The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. There are ongoing investigations to learn more.
For more information, including how to protect yourself, please see:
- CDC Information: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Latest Press Releases:
- 2/7/20 – Shasta County: PR Coronavirus
- 2/7/20 – California: PH20-004CDPH&LabsPrepareForNovelCoronavirusTesting
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University created a live map and dashboard to help track the global spread of the Coronavirus:
Additional resources include:
- Collection of information and resources: caresiliency.org/quick-links/2019-novel-coronavirus/
- CA Department of Public Health Information: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/nCOV2019.aspx
- Shasta County Public Health: www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/hhsa/health-safety/current-heath-concerns/coronavirus
