Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Concerned about Coronavirus?

The news about Coronavirus is changing daily, and it can be difficult to stay calm, let alone separate fact from fiction.

Below are two resources you may want to look into so that you can stay informed.

1.  The Centers for Disease Control, also known as the CDC. This is a reliable government website that has accurate information.  The Coronavirus or COVID-19 page is updated daily so that you can keep track of the latest developments.



Screenshot of the homepage for the Centers for Disease Control.




2. The World Health Organization (WHO).  This website is also highly reliable and can give you a global overview of the disease. Be advised that there are some people out there who are pretending that they are from this organization and taking advantage of the panic about the Coronavirus 2019, also known as COVID-19. Find out how to avoid these scams on this page.

                      

Screenshot of the homepage for the World Health Organization.
           

A third source can be reliable newspapers. However, be aware that some stories will have misleading (and scary) headlines in order to get more clicks for their advertisers.  More clicks means that advertisers pay more money to the newspaper. Recommended news sites include BBC.com and The Guardian.  Both of these are from the United Kingdom (UK).

For tips on prevention and treatment, visit this CDC page.

Don't forget, you can also ask a librarian for help with finding sources. We are available by phone (254) 968-9249 during library hours, by chat, and by email.


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