California Resources: COVID-19: Home

On January 26, 2020, California's first case of COVID-19 was reported. Since then, the state has been trying to contain the spread of the disease, while also supporting residents affected by the measures taken. This guide will direct users to resources various California agencies and Governor Gavin Newsom introduced during the pandemic.

• Information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on COVID-19, as well as guidelines to prevent the spread.
• Executive Order N-33-20 (Shelter in Place): The "shelter-in-place" order signed by Gov. Newsom on March 19th, 2020.
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California: Information about COVID-19 and state resources.
• @CAgovernor: Official Twitter account of the Office of the Governor. Daily press briefings on the state response can be viewed from this account.

Wondering how you can safely help you community during the COVID-19 pandemic? California Volunteers can guide you. Volunteer ideas include:

• Deliver meals to vulnerable seniors with Meals on Wheels
• Volunteer at a food bank (find a list throug the California Association of Food Banks)
• Check on elderly neighbors via a phone call, text, or through the door

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the official name of the virus that causes the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has more information on how the names were developed, as well as why the virus has a different name from the disease. 

Follow the CDC guidelines on how to protect yourself and those close to you, as well as what to do if you get sick. 

NPR's Life Kit podcast series has has some Covid-19 related episodes, including what to do if you lose your job, parenting during school closures, and finding a therapist during these hard times.