Guides: COVID-19 Resources: Health Topics

Symptoms and Testing

Symptoms of Coronavirus
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Find Testing Locations in Minnesota
If you have questions about your health insurance coverage call your insurance company prior to getting tested, and review directions specific to each site before you go.
9 Coronavirus Symptoms You Need to Know
Health.com on the expanded list of symptoms from the CDC.
This Is What a Coronavirus Infection Feels Like
A collection of information related to COVID-19 shared by AARP.
Progression of COVID-19 symptoms
March 31, 2020 article from Business Insider with a day-by-day breakdown.
Doctors keep discovering new ways the coronavirus attacks the body
May 10, 2020 article from the Washington Post.
Suggestions for COVID-19 Testing from WebMD
Who should get tested, and how to get tested.
Symptoms & Testing
Frequently Asked Questions developed by the CDC.
How do the new coronavirus tests work?
March 9, 2020 article from Live Science.
How Do You Get Tested For Novel Coronavirus?
March 13, 2020 article from Women's Health.
U.S. approves at-home saliva-based virus test
May 8, 2020 article from PBS NewsHour.

Nutrition Recommendations for COVID-19
PDF guide from Rutgers University.
Food safety, nutrition, and wellness during COVID-19
From The Nutrition Source at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The Role of Nutrition in Supporting the Immune System Relative to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
From the American Society for Nutrition.
Reevaluate your nutrition strategy amid COVID-19, doctors say
High blood sugar and related issues, from the Stanford Daily.
COVID-19 Outdoor Recreation, Facilities and Public Guidelines
From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The Coronavirus Pandemic - Exercise is Medicine
Tips for staying active and healthy from the American College of Sports Medicine.
So, you’re getting into running during a pandemic. Here’s what you need to know.
May 10, 2020 article from the Washington Post.
Exercise May Protect Against Deadly COVID-19 Complication
Exercise to prevent and reduce Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. From the University of Virginia.

Cloth Face Coverings: Questions and Answers
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings
Statement from the CDC and instructional video by the U.S. Surgeon General.
The Real Reason to Wear a Mask
In-depth article from The Atlantic, April 22, 2020.
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
How to make and wear cloth face coverings, from the CDC.
DIY Face Mask
Video instructions for how to make a mask out of a t-shirt in 5 minutes, no sewing required.
How to Make a Face Mask From a T-Shirt or Coffee Filter and Bandanna
April 6, 2020 article from Gizmodo.
The Best Coronavirus Face Mask Materials, According To A New Study
April 24, 2020 article from HuffPost.
Adding A Nylon Stocking Layer Could Boost Protection From Cloth Masks, Study Finds
April 22, 2020 article from NPR.
A Mask for Every American
Claim your free mask, or donate one to DHVANI.

How to Protect Yourself & Others
Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Importance of Washing Hands Regularly to Reduce the Spread of Coronavirus
Hands are important in containing coronavirus, and now is the time to start good hygiene habits.
COVID-19: Face mask and hygiene advice
Basic hygiene advice and face mask usage to curb COVID-19 infections, from the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
Here’s why soap is our best bet for personal hygiene and against COVID-19.
March 17, 2020 article from the Daily Maverick (South Africa).
What you can do to protect yourself from the Coronavirus Disease 2019
Guidelines from the Government of Singapore issued back on January 23, 2020.

COVID-19 and your mental health
Tips for coping from Mayo Clinic Staff.
Stress and Coping
Resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Managing mental health during COVID-19
The American Medical Association Appendix of Mental and Behavioral Health Resources for COVID-19.
4 ways to take care of your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic
Article with videos and links to other resources, from PBS NewsHour.
Being Mindful of Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Measures for staying calm and practical from Healthline.
How COVID-19 May Impact Mental Health
On anxiety and COVID-19, from Psychology Today.
Unemployment, isolation: COVID-19's mental health impact
Navigating the stress and anxiety of COVID-19, from ABC News.
Could you get PTSD from your pandemic experience?
The long-term mental health effects of coronavirus, from CNBC.
Why your mental health may be suffering in the COVID-19 pandemic
How social distancing can impact mental health, from PBS NewsHour.
Wellness Resources
Helpful information on self-care and mindfulness compiled by Saint Paul Public Library staff.
Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline
In distress because of a natural or human-caused disaster? Call for immediate counseling 24/7 at: 800-985-5990 Or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states across the country.

List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
Disinfectants meeting EPA criteria to use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
No, You Don't Need To Disinfect Your Groceries.
Safe grocery shopping tips from NPR.
How to practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic
Social distancing guidelines for different situations, from MIT Technology Review.