Coronavirus & Public Libraries Resources: News

DHEC is closely monitoring a rapidly emerging outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in the city of Wuhan, China.
If you have questions about COVID-19, the DHEC Care Line is open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekdays. Call 1-855-472-3432.

DHEC mass gathering information related to Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19.

DHEC school guidance on COVID-19. SC DHEC will update this guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available.

Includes resources from MedlinePlus, NIH, CDC, WHO, and more.

The National Library of Medicine will continue to post information and resources about the coronavirus as information becomes available.

"We will be maintaining a list of canceled events, impacted book industry functions and policies, and more on this list as a resource for navigating the new coronavirus and its impact on the industry." Includes library info.

ALA has a resource page available for libraries on Pandemic Preparedness. Resources include pandemic education, prevention, and preparation.

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Coronavirus Libguide

8-page booklet about the Coronavirus and is written in plain language. It was created by and for people with developmental disabilities, and focuses on “need to know” information (not “nice to know” information).

Spanish Language version of the 8-page booklet. It is about the Coronavirus and is written in plain language. It was created by and for people with developmental disabilities, and focuses on “need to know” information (not “nice to know” information).

Guide to COVID-19 for Immigrants in SC/ Guía de COVID-19 para inmigrantes en Carolina del Sur

In the wake of school closure, economic shock and other unseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Appleseed has created a comprehensive database for South Carolina families searching for answers about food access, housing, consumer protection, healthcare and other developments. We will be updating this resource for as long as needed.