COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus) is a highly infectious disease that can result in serious health complications, such as pneumonia or death. Common symptoms include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, which may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Additional common symptoms include chills, muscle pains, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell. 
== How do I protect myself/others? ==
Because there currently is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, the best way to prevent illness and avoid spreading it to others is to avoid being exposed to the virus. 
# Stay at home or in one location as much as possible
# Maintain at least 6-10 feet of distance from others
# Wash your hands often
# Don't touch your face
# Cover your coughs and sneezes -- cough into your elbow or use a tissue, throw it away, and wash your hands immediately
# Wear a face mask/bandana if you are coughing, sneezing, have a fever or going out in public where there are people around (public transportation, grocery stores, etc.)
# Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Additional information from the CDC
== What do I do if I feel ill? ==
If you are experiencing a medical emergency -including trouble breathing- call 9-1-1. 
Otherwise, if you are experiencing common symptoms (see the CDC website for a complete list of symptoms) -- 
# Stay at home or in one location, except to get medical care. Isolate from others in your home/tent/location if possible.
# Wear a face mask/bandana to limit spread through coughing, sneezing, talking, etc.
# Call your primary care provider (if you have one) or a local urgent care center. You can also contact your local Department of Public Health (DPH) for additional guidance -- 
#* Berkeley DPH, M-F 8am-5pm: (510) 981-5300
#* Berkeley DPH After Hours: (510) 981-5911 (ask for the public health officer on call) 
#* Alameda DPH, M-F 8:30am-5pm: (510) 267-8000 or (510) 267-3250
#* Alameda DPH After Hours: (925) 422-7595 (ask for the public health officer on call) 
#* If you're unhoused, call Alameda Healthcare for the Homeless - (510) 891-8950
Additional information from the CDC
== Where can I get tested? ==
See our COVID-19 Testing page for additional details
== Links to additional information ==
=== General COVID-19 Information ===
The following links contain general information, news, and updates about COVID-19
* National updates & information - Centers for Disease Control 
* State - CA Department of Public Health
* Local - Berkeley Department of Public Health & Alameda Department of Public Health
=== Resource Lists ===
The following links are crowd-sourced resource lists that are continuously being updated -- 
* Bay Area Mass Resource List -- compiled by the Freedom Community Clinic
* Alameda County Houseless Resources During COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order (ask for permission to access) 
* Bay Area COVID-19 Resource List -- compiled by Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality 
* Bay Area COVD-19 Resource List
* COVID-19 Resource List for Folks with Disabilities -- compiled by The Center for Independent Living
* One Degree COVID-19 Resource List -- resources for Bay Area (by county) + larger California state
* National List of COVID-19 Mutual Aid & Advocacy Resources
* Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources for People Living with HIV -- East Bay Getting to Zero
Page last updated 05/04; please check back for more updates