COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus in the coronavirus family. 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.
Questions and answers from the World Health Organization.
University of Rochester Medical Center-Deaf and HH Resources
Coronavirus information written for consumers.
Updates on the emerging novel coronavirus from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
YouTube video. During this special webinar from CDC EPIC, Dr. Jay Butler shared the current state of the outbreak, what CDC is doing to respond to the outbreak, and how partners, organizations, and the public can help.
From the WHO advice for the Public: Myth busters:
Connect Direct, Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc., and CSD Neighborhood are operating a Coronavirus/COVID-19 Hotline for the Deaf Community.
Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (CST).
There are several ways to access the hotline:
What is Social Distancing?
Social distancing is a way to keep people from interacting closely or frequently enough to spread an infectious disease. Schools and other gathering places such as movie theaters may close, and sports events and religious services may be cancelled.
What is Quarantine?
Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who have been exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. It lasts long enough to ensure the person has not contracted an infectious disease.
What is Isolation?
Isolation prevents the spread of an infections disease by separating people who are sick from those who are not. It lasts as long as the disease is contagious.
Defines social distancing and offers tips.
We’ve compiled a list of resources related to COVID-19 that are available for and accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.This list is by no means exhaustive. If there are any more resources, please let us know by emailing us at admin@amphl.org.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Coronavirus
World Health Organization (WHO) - Coronavirus
American Public Health Association
DPAN Interview with Dr. Michael McKee
Deaf in Scrubs with Dr. Zach and Ian
DPAN Interview with Dr. Jaime Wilson
Dr. Jessica Nertomb - COVID-19 Information in ASL for Canada
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Technology RERC - Zoom/Virtual Meeting Accessibility Tips
Hearing Loss Association of America - Communication Access Recommendations
MCDHH visual tool for medical personnel for communicating with D/HH patients
The Maryland Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Coronavirus
New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative Tip Sheet created by Susanne Morgan Morrow, NYDBC Project Director
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