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COVID-19 - Novel Coronavirus : Home

University Libraries has created an information guide with trustworthy sources of information regarding COVID-19. We will continue to monitor information sources for this virus and update the information guide as appropriate.

Murray State University - Coronavirus Updates

Quick Facts

What is COVID-19?

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of zoonotic viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Common symptoms include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. 

The current outbreak involves a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) that has not been previously identified in humans (World Health Organization).

What are the Symptoms?

Covid19 Flu and Cold Comparison Chart from Business Insider

Maps

 

Other Mapping Resources

COVID-19 GIS Hub
Designed to gather and share relevant, and authoritative, community-driven resources from around the world in an effort to increase preparedness. This site is designed to aid with real-time monitoring, to catalog GIS data that supports mapping and analysis, and to increase overall community preparedness with general public health resources and media stories related to COVID-19.

 

Best Practices for Avoiding Illness

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol content).
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

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