LibGuides: Novel Coronavirus: About COVID-19

About this libguide

This libguide links to a variety of resources related to the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. See below for a description of each page:

Resources for Library Staff: this page includes COVID-related information specifically for geared towards libraries.
Vaccines: resources relating to the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccines in general.
Resources for Healthcare Professionals: a variety of tools and links useful to those who work in healthcare, particularly health information professionals.
For the public: links to county public health information, as well as New York State, the CDC, and the World Health Organization.

Last updated: 28 April 2022

Know As You Go

Data for Daily Endemic / Pandemic Life (Updated 28 April 2022)

Find COVID-19 guidance: level of community transmission; masks; vaccines; testing; treatment (CDC)
Level of Community Transmission - COVID-19 Integrated County View (CDC)
Find a COVID-19 Test Site (NY Dept of Health)
NY COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
NY COVID-19 Tracker: Positive tests, Fatalities, Daily Trends

COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review (CDC) - MUST READ
COVID-19 Forecasts: Cases (CDC)
Laws and Regulations (CDC)

Virus Science

Show Me the Science - How to Wash Your Hands -- CDC
Considerations for wearing Masks -- CDC
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing - What is the Difference? -- MEDLINE Plus
"The Coronavirus explained and what you should do":

Non-fiction reading, viewing & listening

List of non-fiction gook titles for adults and youth on outbreaks, viruses, and vaccines from American Libraries Magazine.
List of non-fiction book titles on viruses, public health, and epidemiology from Library Journal. Scroll down the page to the "Books" section.
The "Vaccine" song from Ryan Cordell

Medical Information Services Program

If you need to request a medical article via inter-library loan and there is a lending charge, New York State will cover the charge through the Medical Information Services Program (MISP). Complete this form to make a request.

Coping with stress & uncertainty

COVID-19: Managing Stress in this Anxious Time and more tip sheets from the Institute of Disaster Mental Health, SUNY New Paltz (resources in English, Spanish, French, and Creole)
Fact sheets about supporting the health and well-being of communities impacted by COVID-19 from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Fitness routines: indoor from Medline Plus
Learn to manage stress from Medline Plus
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus from NPR