What is Coronavirus?

COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that has infected more than 142,000 individuals in 134 countries, causing the World Health Organization (WHO) to classify this outbreak as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Anyone experiencing emergency signs such as difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or bluish lips or face should immediately seek medical attention.

UPDATE: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that for the next eight weeks, organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the U.S. 

For the latest updates and more information go to:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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What You Should Know

Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person and the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The CDC urges citizens to monitor your health and practice social distancing. Social distancing means staying out of crowded places, avoiding group gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet) from others when possible.

• Workplace, School, and Home Guidance

• People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19

• How COVID-19 Spreads

• Symptoms

• Steps to Prevent Illness

• Testing

• Frequently Asked Questions

• What to Do If You Are Sick with COVID-19

• Stigma Related to COVID-19

• What You Need to Know

• Facts about COVID-19

• Information for People at Higher Risk and Special Populations

• Communication Resources