COVID-19: Novel Coronavirus : Overview
This guide contains information from reliable sources about the COVID-19 virus.
GVSU COVID-19 Information
This subject guide is a general resource about COVID-19. For up-to-date information regarding Grand Valley State University's response to COVID-19, please see the GVSU Coronavirus page.
The map below is an up-to-date visualization of reported COVID-19 cases. COVID-19 may also be referred to as: Novel Coronavirus or 2019-nCoV.
Government and Health Agencies
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CDC Situation SummaryThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The site provides situational updates and guidance to state and local health departments and health care providers.
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WHO COVID-19 DashboardOn this website you can find information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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NIH Coronavirus SummaryThe National Institutes of Health provides largely consumer-level information on COVID-19.
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US Legislative, Presidential, and Regulatory DocumentsThis page from govinfo.gov is updated with legislative, presidential, and regulatory documents concerning COVID-19.
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NCSL State Quarantine and Isolation StatutesSummarizes state law authority for quarantine and isolation within state borders, including authority to initiate quarantine and isolation, limitations on state quarantine powers, and penalties for violations. From the National Council of State Legislatures.
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Michigan.gov Coronavirus PageMichigan.gov updates Michigan-specific information on COVID-19 preparation, testing, and response.
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Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to reduce COVID-19 mortality and healthcare demandA report from Imperial College and WHO describing behavioral (non-pharmaceutical) interventions.
Health Care and Patient Information
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DynaMedDynaMed's coronavirus topic page. DynaMed plus is a clinician-focused tool designed to facilitate efficient and evidence-based patient care. Rigorous and daily review of medical literature ensures that timely and objective analysis, synthesis, and guidance is readily available; GVSU affiliates are able to access this source.
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WHO Advice for the PublicThis evidence-based advice for the public includes myth-busters, prevention behaviors, and more.
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WHO Travel AdviceInformation for travelers and traveler safety during COVID-19 outbreak.
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CDC What to Do if You are Sick with Coronavirus 2019Consumer-level health information from the CDC about what to do if you are sick with COVID-19. Also available in Spanish & Chinese at this link.
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CDC What You Need to Know about Coronavirus 2019The CDC's fact sheet for consumers on COVID-19. Available in Spanish & Chinese at this link.
Understand the medical science
The Erins, Erin Welsh, PhD and Erin Allmann Updyke, PhD are one-two punch of infectious disease knowledge. They are both passionate about science communication and have been producing a great podcast -- "This Podcast Will Kill You" -- since 2018, about all kinds of infectious diseases throughout human history. Here are links to their recent multi-part series on the COVID-19 virus.
- Last Updated: Oct 21, 2021 2:58 PM
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