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Feb
25
0 comments Tags: consumer health, disaster preparedness, disease outbreak
The recent coronavirus outbreak has dominated the news and may be a topic of concern in your communities. People in your community may be coming to your library for reliable health information. Here are some resources to consider posting on your website, social media, and handouts. MedlinePlus includes: Coronavirus Infections health topic page with information… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Literacy, Public Health, Public Libraries
Feb
18
0 comments Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, data storytelling, data visualization
The new coronavirus (i.e. COVID-19) has some people in the United States worried. As of February 18th, 2020, there are more than 70,000 confirmed cases in China right now. The outbreak is serious, but if you’re living in the United States, the odds are that the regular flu is a much more serious risk to… Read More »
Posted in: Data Science, Emergency Preparedness, Health Literacy, Public Health, Training & Education
Feb
10
0 comments Tags: DIMRC, disaster preparedness, disease outbreak, i, nlm
The following update regarding Coronavirus information is from the National Library of Medicine’s Disaster Information Research Center (DIMRC) Information available from the National Library of Medicine on the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is highlighted on the NLM homepage. This section continues to be updated as new information becomes available. Most recent updates include: Clinical studies related to the… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM, Public Health
Jan
27
0 comments Tags: disease outbreak, emergency preparedness
The following information is news from NLM’s Disaster Information Research Center (DIMRC) regarding the Novel Coronavirus. The WHO International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee met last week and determined that the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak did not constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) at that time. They continue to closely monitor the… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Literacy, News from NLM, Public Health
Aug
28
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month and provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. Take time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances, Public Health