Covid-19

This page provides resources to help you navigate the coronavirus outbreak.

If you are having difficulty breathing, call 911.

If your symptoms are mild, stay home and contact your healthcare provider.

Latest Updates

As of 7/2/2020…

The coronavirus situation is constantly evolving. Here are some key updates affecting our community.

Allegheny County is under a green phase order, but the pandemic is not over yet. Vigilance is required to prevent another wave. Here are some things you can do to help keep yourself and your community safe:

  • Maintain social distancing, especially when indoors.
  • Avoid unnecessary travel and large gatherings.
  • Wash your hands often.
  • Wear a face mask in public. Remember: “My mask protects you; your mask protects me.” 

For more tips, see Stop the Spread from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Virus Facts

There is a lot of misinformation spreading over social media. Get the facts from these official sources and their dedicated Covid-19 websites.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Allegheny County

Virus Testing

Your healthcare provider will determine if you should be tested for Covid-19. Stay home and call your health care provider for advice if you are feeling sick.

Social Distancing

Graphic by Siouxsie Wiles and Toby Morris’s comic from Wikimedia Commons

Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day (Ariadne Labs)

Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially and how to “flatten the curve”. (Washington Post)

Family Resources

Talking to Your Kids About the Coronavirus

Online Learning Resources