Coronaviruses are a family of RNA viruses that typically cause mild respiratory disease in humans. A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was identified in December 2019. Our experts are closely following and analyzing updates on this outbreak. The following resources will be routinely updated.

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These resources provide up to date information on serology-based and molecular-based tests for COVID-19.

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Resources

Visit the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center where our experts help to advance understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.

COVID-19 Personal preparedness infographic (PDF)



Health Security

Health Security Special Online Issue on Coronaviruses

10 relevant articles from Health Security on coronaviruses, outbreak preparedness and response, infection control, and public health policy are freely available to facilitate the conversation around health security.

Health Security: Strategies to Inform Allocation of Stockpiled Ventilators to Healthcare Facilities During a Pandemic



Clinicians' Biosecurity News

04-30-2020: Treating ARDS in the Era of COVID: A Refined Approach

04-07-2020: Use of Alternative Medical Care Facilities in the COVID-19 Pandemic

03-30-2020: The Increasing Demand for Critical Care Beds— Recommendations for Bridging the RN Staffing Gap