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Personal Support for COVID-19 Pandemic (retired 3/10/2023)

Resources for individuals, families, children, teens, health care providers, health care workers, first responders, emergency responders, disaster responders and essential workers to assist with pandemic related issues. Mental health, stress, coping.

This libguide/pages will cease to be updated after March 10, 2023

As of March 10, 2023 this libguide/pages will cease to be updated.

Practical Advice

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Masks Protect You & Me

Masks are an additional step to help prevent people from getting and spreading COVID-19. They provide a barrier that keeps respiratory droplets from spreading. Masks are a two way street and protect you and me. When we all wear masks, we take care of each other and everyone is protected.


Take these 4 steps for the most protection.

  • Wear masks
  • Stay 6 feet apart
  • Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated places
  • Wash your hands

From CDC January 7, 2021

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How to Select and Use Hand Sanitizer

To prevent the spread of germs, including COVID-19, CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible. If soap and water are not readily available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Properly apply alcohol-based sanitizer by rubbing the gel over all surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry.

Do Not

  • Rinse or wipe off the alcohol-based hand sanitizer before it’s dry
  • Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer to clean surfaces
  • Store alcohol-based hand sanitizer above 105°F
  • Swallow alcohol-based hand sanitizers

From the CDC February 8, 2021

Social Support

Authors

Maya A. Wilder, Reference / Instructional Librarian

Tabitha Ochtera, Associate Librarian / Head of Electronic and Digital Services

Theresa A. Rienzo, Associate Librarian / Health Sciences Librarian