Friday, April 3, 2020

COVID #12 of 15 April 2020 -- Credible sources, science links

UPDATED 4.6.2020

This post updates information from the #8 of 8 posts in March 2020... Credible links
Please note the links are for general information purposes only and my comments/summaries are not tax/business/legal/medical advice. Please consult your own resources for advice that best suits your individual situation.


LINKS
Top places to find credible info:

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
your local/State Department of Public Health. Here's link for California:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx

LA County Dept of Public Health has this fantastic page on their website for info and links regarding COVID-19 http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

LA County Dept of Public Health COVID-19 info graphic w/ symptoms to watch for
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/CoronavirusInfographicEnglish.pdf


UPDATE 4.8.20

Cast from film "Contagion" featured in science-vetted PSAs from Columbia Public Health
https://www.youtube.com/user/ColumbiaMailman

Matt Damon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9gRf3L5QMU
Kate Winslett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ53Ju0tLDM
Laurence Fishburne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgBvI1jZOWc

UPDATE 4.5.2020  Bronx Zoo Tiger

Two science sources for info on recent headline about Bronx zoo tiger w/ virus

Press release from USDA
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/news/sa_by_date/sa-2020/ny-zoo-covid-19?fbclid

CDC website page w/ info on Corona virus and animals
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/animals.html

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
AVMA website has lots of info about animals and COVID-19. If you're lucky enough to have pets at home with you, make sure there is a designated person assigned to take over care of them if you become unavailable.


4.2.2020 Washington Post Short Guide QandA with Video
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/03/13/if-you-feel-sick-are-worried-about-coronavirus-call-your-doctor-dont-rush-er/

Infographic on "Safer at Home" guidelines for California, from office of Kathryn Barger, LA County Supervisor https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/'

PACKAGE SAFETY -- 
3.23.2020 Today Show Segment 
Video and text covers package safety, tips, and a big "thank you" to all the heroes at shipping centers getting essential supplies delivered to homes etc.
https://www.today.com/health/can-you-contract-coronavirus-delivery-packages-here-s-what-experts-t176573

 real-life biochemist Brianna Bibel shares this page links for science-based COVID-19 resources on her "Bumbling Biochemist" website.
http://thebumblingbiochemist.com/lets-talk-science/coronavirus-resources-for-friends-around-the-world/?fbclid


additional info graphics....

info graphic from Compound Interest


info graphic by Total Health:
Info graphic from Compound Interest:

 uncredited infographic:

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