What Information Sources about COVID-19 Are Reliable?


COVID-19: Reliable Information Sources


During an emergency, timely and accurate information is a must.

Enter COVID-19.

For people on the go, sound bites are fine. But, for those charged with the well-being and health of others, especially in the midst of the pandemic, information from trustworthy sources is vital. 

 The situation is changing at light sped and recommendations changing at a similar pace.

Are the many initiatives, such as social distancing and shelter-in-place, helping to "flatten the curve"? 

How long is the virus stable on surfaces? 

What are the latest recommendations regarding the use of masks?

How many cases have been diagnosed in the United States?

There are a number of websites with COVID-19 information and data to help answer these questions.

Here are links to sites that healthcare professionals use throughout the day for real-time information.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Health Data, including what has been called the "Christopher Murray Model"

The COVID-19 Tracking Project

 Johns Hopkins University Medicine – Coronavirus Resource Center, including pages on Frequently Asked Questions and Myths versus Facts. 

Our World in Data – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – Statistics and Research 










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