Article Roundup for March 2020: Coronavirus

As of March 2, 2020, two people in the state of Washington died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. As new cases spread within the United States, there’s a range of reactions: Should we panic? Are our kids at risk? What’s the best way to prepare and support our local communities?

In this post, we've pulled together trustworthy local and national resources on coronavirus to help you stay informed.

Local

• Coronavirus Updates, Oregon Health Authority

• Coronavirus Updates, Multnomah County

• Resources & Recommendations, Washington State Department of Health

• COVID-19 Symptom Checker, Brave Care Portland

National

• Share Facts about COVID-19, CDC

• How COVID-19 Spreads, CDC

• 5 Things Everyone Should Know about the Coronavirus Outbreak, Yale Medicine

• How Does the Coronavirus Compare With the Flu?, The New York Times

• What Parents Should Know about Coronavirus, The New York Times

• Why we panic about coronavirus, but not the flu, Axios

• Biotech company Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine is ready for first tests, CNN

If you’re still unsure about the risks of coronavirus, don't hesitate to seek medical advice from your pediatrician and other care providers.