Some of the top resources for the public regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19)

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Member of the library team finding information for parents on coronavirus.

Information about coronavirus

Health and coronavirus information - to find coronavirus information for patients and the public from trusted sources, including information in easy read and other accessible formats.

NHS Coronavirus Hub - NHS information, help and advice on the coronavirus that causes Ccoronavirus.

NHS 111 Online - coronavirus advice – Find out what to do if you think you have symptoms or if you might have been exposed to the virus while travelling.

WHO Information Network for Epidemics, EPI-WIN - a key component of epidemic and pandemic preparedness is ensuring systems are in place for real-time information to flow from a trusted source to the people at risk.

In the absence of such information rumours can spread rapidly through social media, resulting in an INFODEMIC. EPI-WIN is the WHO Information Network for Epidemics that will provide tailored information to different audiences during a public health event

Myth busting websites

Facts on Coronavirus - provided by Full Fact a UK independent fact checking charity.

The Guardian (2020) Can a face mask protect me from coronavirus? COVID-19 myths busted - article about how you can catch coronavirus, who is most vulnerable and what you can do to avoid infection.

Coronavirus: know the facts - a simple online cononavirus game that offers the facts (from UK government). It’s free-to-play and works on any device through a web browser. It only takes couple of minutes and there is no registration required.

Page last reviewed: 15 June 2021