With The World Health Organization officially declaring COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) a pandemic, the need for accurate and updated information is incredibly important.
As health organizations locally and across the globe, work to contain and mitigate COVID-19, our station has created this information hub that we’ll be updating with news on the virus and how it’s impacting our local area. A service of Gospel Highway Eleven.
WHAT IS COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
- World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Events as they happen.
- COVID-19 Information Hub (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- COVID-19 Information Hub (Pennsylvania)
- COVID-19 Information Hub (New Jersey)
- COVID-19 Information Hub (Delaware)
LATEST NATIONAL NEWS: Sunday, April 5, 2020.
It’s come to this – the White House is now advising everyone not to head to the grocery store or pharmacy in the coming two weeks.
“The next two weeks are extraordinarily important,” White House coronavirus response coordinator Deborah Birx said Saturday at a press conference. “This is the moment to not be going to the grocery store, not going to the pharmacy, but doing everything you can to keep your family and your friends safe.”
The coronavirus is expected to peak over the next two weeks. Already, the US has more than 312,000 confirmed cases – that’s confirmed, as in tested and certified – and an unknown number of asymptomatic people who have the virus. The US now has more than 8,500 deaths.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Providing information and updates about COVID-19 in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia’s Business Activity and Stay at Home Order is in effect until further notice. For the latest information, visit phila.gov/COVID-19. Text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to receive updates to your phone.
This page compiles information and updates about COVID-19 coronavirus for residents, business owners, and healthcare providers.
CALL: (800) 722-7112: To speak to a health care professional on the Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline
Text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to receive updates to your phone
We now have community spread of COVID-19 in Philadelphia. This means we need to take precautions to prevent spread of the infection to our families, our friends, and our neighbors.
Philadelphia has taken prompt action to help stop the spread of this infection, closing businesses, schools, and advising everyone to stay at home. If we all follow the guidance on these pages, together we can protect each other and save thousands of lives.
Current situation and risk in Philadelphia
Last updated: 4/5/2020 9:00:00 AM
- Number of cases of COVID-19 in Philadelphia: 3,189
- Number of negative test results of COVID-19 in Philadelphia: 11,450
- Overall risk in Philadelphia: high risk of community transmission
COVID-19 tracking in Philadelphia: See test results.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Providing information and updates about COVID-19 in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY COVID-19 INFORMATION HUB (CLICK HERE FOR INFO)
Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7a-11p)
Call (Medical COVID-19 Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Providing information and updates about COVID-19 in Delaware
DELAWARE COVID-19 INFORMATION HUB (CLICK HERE FOR INFO)
Call Division of Public Health (DPH) Coronavirus Call Center at 1-866-408-18991-866-408-1899 or email us at DPHCall@delaware.gov. Individuals with hearing impairment can call 7-1-1 .
The DPH Coronavirus Call Center is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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