stayhomehero
hi i'm gerrie. i made this list of organized resources regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). many of these are things you can do at home.
i guarantee that there's something for everyone here.
if you don't have enough time to scroll through, i suggest this resource. it covers a lot of ground and has regional resources for pretty much everywhere.
stay safe. be brave. we need you.
_last updated: 5/11/20
for you
learning about coronavirus
johns hopkins intro to epidemiology class, with a specialized focus on COVID-19 (FREE)
cdc overlook (CDC is an overall great, trusted source to get started on learning)
coronatracker - use to track and record any potential symptoms
what to do if you suspect you have or someone you love has the coronavirus
coronavirus home care - not to be a substitute for medical attention; if you have mild symptoms, can help alleviate hospital burden.
how long does the virus live on inanimate surfaces? - new england journal of medicine
statistics
global coronavirus case counter - updated every minute, includes current cases, deaths, and recovered cases
statistical newsletter delivered daily, if your anxiety can handle it
diy
no sew face mask - all you need is a handkerchief and two hair ties!
upgrade your surgical mask to almost n95 efficiency with just three rubber bands
diy-3d printer
jobs
jobs-remote
jobs-small jobs
jobs - filing for unemployment
tax day has been pushed back to july 15, but you may need to file before then to receive your rebate from the government. here are some free tools to file your taxes:
food
how to make your own electrolyte drinks - if you get sick (even with a cold), you will need to stay hydrated. electrolytes are awesome for that. DIY gatorade.
great depression recipes - yes, that great depression
how to shop for your groceries when there's a pandemic going on
got kids?
aid for certain demographics
if you identify as LGBTQ+ -please remember, the lgbtq+ community is more prone to cigarette/vape use, and damaged lungs is a risk factor for the coronavirus
national lgbt cancer center - what lgbtq+ people need to know about covid-19
trans needles supply - non-profit mail service helping trans people find safe needles for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
free (or discounted) products
free -if you're a student (read: have an .edu email)
freelance artist resources
covid-19 resources for small businesses spreadsheet
online grocery delivery services (please respect strikes)
instacart
(on strike starting march 30)- strike successfulamazon prime(on strike starting march 30)whole foods(on strike starting march 31)peapod
jet - offers discounts on certain items when bought together
thrive market - organic and (supposedly?) ethical
for others
$ = denotes fundraising item
p = denotes a signable petition
change.org keeps coronavirus and related trending issues on their front page.
volunteer to fight coronavirus - may not need medical expertise
help transcribe for the library of congress
despite the pandemic, immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) continues to detain immigrants, going so far as to pose as doctors and take PPE from hospitals to continue doing their work.
resources for immigrants and people who may be ESL or not speak english at all
coroanvirus resource in asian, native hawaiian, and pacific islander languages - includes hmong, ilocano, rohingya, maori and more
comprehensive, multilingual coronavirus resource - includes cree languages, haitian creole, pidgin and more
anti-asian racism and asian-targeted hate crimes have spiked since the start of the epidemic. asian people are getting hurt, stabbed. personal accounts report even people who don't look chinese (people who aren't east asian) getting harassed.
first-hand account of anti-asian violence (CW: racism, assault)
hashtags: #FreeThemAll, #CloseRikersNow, #noNewJails
why medicare for all?
(optional $) support bernie's run for president - bernie is the only candidate running for president who currently supports medicare for all. outside of donations, you can support him by phonebanking and digitally organizing
LGBTQ+
$ support lgbtq youth - many lgbtq+ youth have to go back into the closet / move back into abusive home situations during the covid-19 quarantine
$ support lgbtq+ black, indigenous, and people of color (bipoc)
how to support aging lgbtq+ people - some of these folks may be living with immunocompromised conditions, making them more prone to the virus. additionally may have experienced discrimination from the medical field, thus making them less likely to seek medical attention
sex workers
with others
$ = denotes fundraising item
p = denotes a signable petition
change.org keeps coronavirus and related trending issues on their front page.
general organizing
p - DSA's Action Network petition for a COVID-19 response that puts people over profit
p, $ - DSA's mutual aid and organizing response, complete with resources
possible p, $ - mutual aid regional locator: find a place of support near you!
stay informed with who is organizing strikes. don't cross the picket line by using these services. support workers. (last updated 3/29/20)
facebook groups to check out
workplace organization: do you work in dangerous conditions (defined as face-to-face contact without PPE)? learn how to organize your workplace for employee rights
rent: despite the loss of many people's income and mortgage freezes, landlords are still demanding people pay rent. as a tenant, YOU HAVE RIGHTS. even if the world is ending.
other debts/bills you may have to pay despite loss of income (including student loans)
medical
intubation boxes - optional $, help make them if you have the supplies
for frontliners
ppe sources
how long does the virus live on surfaces?
air: 3 hours
copper: 4 hours
cardboard: 24 hours
stainless steel: 48 hours
plastic: 72 hours
how to upgrade a surgical mask to nearly n95 efficiency with three rubber bands
how to reuse your mask - obviously, this is not ideal since n95s are meant to be a one-time use. please note that none of these methods are officially endorsed by the cdc or who, and that repeated exposure of N95s to heat may degrade quality.
the society of gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgeons released some great guidelines for n95 respirator reuse - includes instructions for a 4 day rotation cycle
oven decontamination method - Stanford research
hot air in oven (not your home oven) and hot water vapor research
n95 decon website - list of decontamination methods covered here
rice cooker method - NO WATER; put your mask in the rice cooker, turn on the appliance, and cook it for three (3) minutes. then take it out after five (5) minutes. (approved by Taiwanese FDA)
annals of occupational hygiene: Evaluation of Five Decontamination Methods for Filtering Facepiece Respirators (please note that these methods were tested for influenza, not COVID-19)
do NOT use bleach, microwaves, soap and water, isopropyl alcohol, autoclave, or 160°C dry heat; led to a decrease in filtration efficiency.
suggest vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP), and ethlyene oxide. ultraviolet germicidal irradiation was suggested, but in 2015, shown to degrade N95s
hope
researchers, scientists, and doctors are working as hard as possible to develop medical tools that can fight the coronavirus.
please do not take chloroquine or other un-tested medications without the supervision of a doctor.
coronavirus clinical trials - a free global resource to both researchers and the general public on covid-19 clinical trials
mt. sinai's experimental treatment using the antibodies of recovered coronavirus treatment
livescience list of possible coronavirus treatments
remdesivir
treatments in the pipeline
leading epidemiologist who helped eradicate smallpox believes in antivirals
NYT article: Rational panic, but also rational hope
for fun
for learning
edx.org - literally thousands of online classes by top institutions for free
google digital garage - click the next tab for classes with certifications