NNEDV Resources on the Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- March 13, 2020
- Posted by: Lucca Wang
- Categories: 2020, All News & Blog Posts, Announcements & Statements, Press Releases
As the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues in the United States, many are preparing to work from home, face quarantines, and encounter some level of disruption to their daily activities. For the elderly, those with preexisting conditions or other health challenges, and other higher-risk individuals, the spread of the virus may also bring anxiety. And for individuals experiencing domestic violence, this public health situation can expose additional dangers.
Advocates working in local programs and shelters are facing additional challenges as they seek to continue uninterrupted services for survivors. In response to the request of guidance and resources for emergency preparedness for domestic violence shelters and programs concerning the novel coronavirus, below are some recommendations and resources.
** NNEDV will continue to update this information as new information and resources become available at https://nnedv.org/latest_update/resources-response-coronavirus-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR2DTISvePusTPATQyyoMMQZyzXj23PnSZy8-96bNiEfZT-Z0HXMgQcUwgw. **
Resources for Advocates
- From the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV):
- From the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV):
- From the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence:
- From the National Network for Youth:
- From Futures without Violence:
- From the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV):
- From the National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH):
- From the HUD Exchange for Homeless Assistance Providers:
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- Links about COVID-19 Testing
- General Guidance about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- Prevention of Coronavirus
- Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments
- Information on COVID-19 and Pregnant Women and Children
- Resources for Community- and Faith-Based Leaders
- Faith-based & Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist
- Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
- From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
- From the World Health Organization (WHO):
- From Public Health, Seattle & King County:
- From the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV):
- From the National Health Care for the Homeless Council:
- From POZ Magazine:
What You Need to Know: Symptoms, Prevention, and Hygiene
Symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, shortness of breath and coughing. These symptoms can be associated with a number of illnesses including Influenza (flu).
The following are basic preventative actions to help stop the spread of COVID-19:
- Regular hand-washing with soap and water.
- “Social distancing” to help slow the spread of infection.
- Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough.
Domestic violence (DV) programs should contact their local health departments for more guidance and updates about COVID-19. Additionally, as advocates are not medical professionals, advocates should rely on the assessment of a health professional when it comes to the need to have someone in a quarantine situation. In line with best practice and FVPSA regulations, programs cannot require survivors to submit to tests or evaluation in order to access services.
If you have any questions or need any technical assistance, please contact NNEDV’s CTA team at capacity_ta(at)nnedv.org.
Links to State-, Territory- and Tribal-Specific Resources and Guidelines:
Alabama
Public Health Resources on Coronavirus
Alaska
Department of Public Health and Social Services Resources
American Samoa
Department of Human and Social Services
Arizona
Department of Health Services Resources
Arkansas
Department of Health Guidance and Resources
California
Department of Public Health Updates
Guidance on Planning Mass Gatherings
Colorado
Department of Public Health & Environment Facts and Resources
Connecticut
CT.gov Updates from the Connecticut Public Health State Laboratory
Delaware
Department of Public Health FAQ and Updates
District of Columbia
Coronavirus.DC.gov – Health Advisories and Facts
Recommendations on Large Gatherings
Florida
Florida Health Updates
Georgia
Department of Public Health Guidelines and Resources
Guam
Department of Public Health and Social Services – Press Releases on Coronavirus
Hawaii
Department of Updates and Resources
Idaho
Coronavirus.Idaho.gov – Official Resources
Illinois
Department of Public Health
Indiana
State Department of Health Resource Center
Iowa
Department of Public Health
Kansas
Department of Health & Environment Resource Center
Kentucky
Cabinet for Health and Human Services – Department for Public Health
Louisiana
Department of Health
Maine
Department of Health and Human Services – Division of Disease Surveillance
Maryland
Department of Health
Massachusetts
Mass.gov Department of Public Health Information on Coronavirus
Michigan
Department of Health & Human Services
Minnesota
Department of Health
Mississippi
State Department of Health
Missouri
Department of Health & Senior Services
Montana
Department of Public Health & Human Services
Nebraska
Department of Health and Human Services
Nevada
Division of Public and Behavioral Health
New Hampshire
Department of Health and Human Services
New Jersey
Department of Health Communicable Disease Service
New Mexico
Department of Health
New York
Department of Health
North Carolina
Department of Health and Human Services
North Dakota
Department of Health
Northern Mariana Islands
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
Ohio
Department of Health Resources for Local Health Districts and Providers
Oklahoma
OK.gov Prevention and Preparedness Acute Disease Service
Oregon
Oregon Health Authority
Pennsylvania
Department of Health
Puerto Rico
Departamento de Salud (Spanish)
Rhode Island
Department of Health
South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control
South Dakota
Department of Health
Tennessee
Department of Health
Texas
Department of State Health Services
Tribal Areas
Bureau of Indian Affairs – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak
Indian Country Today – Information on Indian Health Services and Link to Native Event Cancellations
Utah
Department of Health
Vermont
Department of Health
Virginia
Department of Health
Virgin Islands
Department of Health
Washington
State Department of Health
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Response to Coronavirus & Resource Round-Up
West Virginia
Department of Health and Human Resources
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wyoming
Department of Health
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Last Updated on Mar 20, 2020