The purpose of this page is to provide information and links to reliable sources about COVID-19,
the illness caused by the new type of coronavirus known officially as SARS-CoV-2 (previously called "2019 novel coronavirus").
Feel free to link to this page. Please send any comments/corrections/recommendations to the
Director.
Obligatory SCRABBLE content: CORONAVIRUS anagrams to CARNIVOROUS
If you are looking for stuff to do while at home, please check out our Diversions Page for links to
cool videos, games, puzzles, etc.
You're washing your hands, staying at home, wearing a face mask when you got out, and practicing physical distancing, excellent! So what else can you do to help?
There are lots of ways you can help. The organizations listed below are just a start:
GoFundMe to support local artists - aimed at helping those in the greater Seattle arts community who have been financially impacted by cancellations due to COVID-19
A lot of local businesses are suffering because of they depend on folks coming into their store, restaurant or other place of business - and that's no longer happening.
You can help support them by making purchases for delivery or pickup (many restaurants and bakeries have converted to delivery/pickup).
You can also help them keep going by purchasing a gift certificate for later use (when all this blows over).
Reach out to the folks in your community and see what you can do to help them - perhaps shop for a neighbor who is vulnerable or can't get out?
Seattle Biz Map - interactive map showing restaurants offering takeout/delivery
It's okay to feel anxious. It's okay to feel depressed. It's okay to feel overwhelmed. It's okay to feel shocked.
It's okay to feel everything. Allow it all. Let it all exist. And know that while these feelings will be replaced by others,
it's okay to feel what you feel now.