Public Health: Supplemental Reading

Public health officials are monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, which is a public health emergency and on March 11 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Misinformation, rumors and the rapidly changing nature of the outbreak are big problems, so APHA and the entire public health community are working overtime to ensure you have the facts.

Resources, news releases from NIH, and more about COVID-19.

Information on symptoms, getting tested, providers, latest news, how to help, and more.

LitCovid is a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about the 2019 novel Coronavirus. It is the most comprehensive resource on the subject, providing a central access to 3063 (and growing) relevant articles in PubMed. The articles are updated daily and are further categorized by different research topics and geographic locations for improved access.

The WHO's daily situation reports on COVID-19. Reports include numbers of confirmed cases, recommendations and advice for the public , and case definitions.

This is the CDC's official page on COVID-19. Includes information about symptoms, social distancing, updates on cases in the US, and specific resources for various populations (e.g. people who are sick, businesses, households, and more).

All products on this list meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA’s) criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. This page will be updated as new information is available.

As New York continues to experience an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it is imperative that individuals are prepared and informed during this time. In addition to health information, New Yorkers must know about their rights, the resources available to them, and be mindful about potential consumer scams related to COVID-19.

Apply for unemployment insurance benefits to receive temporary income while you search for a job. NYS is waiving the 7-Day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or quarantines.

The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city. Adults and children, no ID or registration required.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), founded in 1902, is the world’s oldest international public health agency. It provides technical cooperation and mobilizes partnerships to improve health and quality of life in the countries of the Americas - North, Central, South America and the Caribbean.

Search for national data and statistics by topic.

Includes public health data as well as hospital discharge data

The ACHA-NCHA offers a way for you to map the widest range of health issues: alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, sexual health, weight, nutrition, and exercise, mental health, personal safety and violence.

Visit the new Community District Profiles to view data, maps, and other resources describing New York City’s 59 community districts. This web tool enables users to learn more about our City’s community districts through interactive graphics and maps that help illustrate each district’s built environment, socio-economic and demographic characteristics. It also includes a wealth of data and resources that can be easily downloaded in different formats.

The Department of Public Safety maintains daily, weekly and monthly statistics on all occurrences reported on campus and other mandated areas. These statistics are published annually by the Director of Public Safety, during the month of October.

Exploring the drug cultures of hundreds of college campuses through use of their crime data.