Coronaviruses are a family of RNA viruses that typically cause mild respiratory disease in humans. A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
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Updates on the emerging novel coronavirus from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
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Coronaviruses Fact Sheet (PDF)
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of RNA viruses that typically cause mild respiratory disease in humans. A novel coronavirus was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
US Travel Screening (PDF), as of January 22, 2020
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (DHS/CBP) agency are implementing returning traveler screening for all travelers on direct or connecting flights from Wuhan, China.
COVID-19 Genetics (PDF)
A summary of findings from the latest phylogenetic research on COVID-19.
Financing for epidemic response activities (PDF)
There are several major sources of money that could be used to support outbreak response activities.
WHO’s Role During Health Emergencies (PDF)
As the health lead for the United Nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) has the primary responsibility to respond to natural disasters and disease outbreaks.
Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19 (PDF)
Diagnostic testing for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is undertaken using 2 approaches: whole genome sequencing and real-time reverse transcriptase PCR (rRT-PCR).
Blame and Discrimination Attached to COVID-19—An FAQ for US Elected Leaders and Health Officials (PDF)
When fear of disease and fear of others collide
Ventilator Stockpiling and Availability in the US (PDF)
Mechanical ventilation is a vital component of critical services for patients exhibiting severe acute respiratory failure.
Serology testing for COVID-19 (PDF)
Serology tests are blood-based tests that can be used to identify whether people have been exposed to a particular pathogen.
Fox News
[Opinion] Jennifer Nuzzo & Tara Kirk Sell: Here’s how to help protect elderly from coronavirus, written by Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH and Tara Kirk Sell, PhD, MA
CNN
US coronavirus cases soar past 7,000 as doctors say hospitals aren't prepared for a continuing surge, feat. Eric Toner, MD
ABC News
The battle to protect healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, feat. Amesh Adalja, MD
The Washington Post
U.S. coronavirus death toll reaches 100, feat. Caitlin Rivers, PhD, MPH
The New York Times
Is It OK to Take a Walk?, feat. Crystal Watson, DrPH, MPH
Vox
The Covid-19 question: Can social solidarity replicate faster than the virus?, feat. Tom Inglesby, MD
A thread on Twitter
Dr. Tom Inglesby shares comments on Twitter on:
10 relevant articles from Health Security on coronaviruses, outbreak preparedness and response, infection control, and public health policy are freely available through February 29, 2020 to facilitate the conversation around health security.
Visit the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center where our experts help to advance understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.
Clinicians' Biosecurity News 02/27/2020: What US Hospitals Should Do Now to Prepare for a COVID-19 Pandemic
Clinicians' Biosecurity News 03/13/2020: Get Ready for a 1918-like Scenario
Health Security: Strategies to Inform Allocation of Stockpiled Ventilators to Healthcare Facilities During a Pandemic
CCDC: Surveillance programme (PDF)
CCDC: Epidemiological investigations (PDF)
CCDC: Contact tracing (PDF)
CCDC: Laboratory diagnostics (PDF)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Peer-Reviewed Publications (list maintained by the CDC)
The Center for Systems Science and Engineering at JHU is tracking the COVID-19 spread in real-time.
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