What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 (CoronaVirus Disease 2019) is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus in the coronavirus family. This virus has been named SARS-CoV-2. Other coronaviruses have caused outbreaks of diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide.
- Q&A on Coronaviruses - WHO: Questions and answers from the World Health Organization.
- Coronavirus Infections - MedlinePlus: Coronavirus information written for consumers.
- John Hopkins Center for Health Security - COVID-19: Updates on the emerging novel coronavirus from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Dashboard: For up to date information on COVID19 cases, including recovery and deaths, around the world
- For up-to-date information from the CDC, see their Situation Summary.
- For informational videos by the CDC, see their playlist on YouTube.
ICIRR: Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
- ICIRR Resources for Immigrants During the COVID-19 CrisisThis comprehensive guide was created to address the needs of the immigrant and refugee community in the state of Illinois.
- ICIRR: Recursos para Inmigrantes Durante la Crisis del Virus COVID-19Esta guía integral fue creada para abordar las necesidades de la comunidad de inmigrantes y refugiados en el estado de Illinois.
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