COVID-19 Resource Guide
The novel coronavirus originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in late 2019 and has spread to more than 60 countries, including the United States, as of March 2, 2020. A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The corona family of flu-like viruses gets its name from the Latin word for crown because of its crown-like appearance. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” abbreviated to “COVID-19." Similar outbreaks include the MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus) of 2012 and the SARS-CoV (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus) of 2002.
This guide was created to compile a list of current, reliable resources to help with research and understanding of COVID-19. Additionally, information regarding Oregon and local responses to COVID-19 will be included in this guide.
Government and Scholarly Resources
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19)
World Health Organization
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
COVID-19 Global Cases
PubMed.gov
U.S. National Library of Medicine search for coronavirus information
Oregon and Local Resources
Oregon Health Authority
Central Oregon Emergency Information Network
Deschutes County Health Services
Central Oregon Community College
Evaluating information you find about the coronavirus
With the rapidly changing developments regarding COVID-19 coming from so many different sources it can be easy to get outdated, incorrect information or even dis-information, mis-information, or mal-information. To help you stay informed, try incorporating SIFT into your daily habits.
This tutorial can walk you through applying SIFT to coronavirus information.
For additional help, you can email, chat, or book an appointment with a librarian.
