RESOURCE GUIDE: COVID-19
It's a tough time for our city, the nation, and the world -- but we can remain diligent and get through this, together. There are many individuals out there sharing information and working to keep us safe. We hope this guide of official and unofficial resources will only help to amplify those efforts across our communities.
OUR CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES YOU TO:
Wear a mask, wash your hands and stay 6ft apart.
For complete CDC guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID:
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Key facts in multiple languages:​
STAY HEALTHY
Follow Government Guidelines & Mandates
Governor Hogan Issues stay-at-home order for MD residents (WMAR)
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Centers for Disease Control
See guidelines to reduce the spread and updates on active cases:
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Maryland Dept. of Health
See latest statewide updates:
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/#Prevention
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City Dept. of Health
See latest citywide updates:
https://health.baltimorecity.gov/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
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Baltimore City Coronavirus Resources
https://coronavirus.baltimorecity.gov/
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Public Transit
For updates on adjustments to transit:
https://www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus
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Survey of Impacted Businesses
The Baltimore Development Corporation is collecting information:
https://www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus
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Check Out COVID Maps & Infographics
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
A dashboard of cases since January:
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
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Baltimore City Health Dept. Infographics
Download and share, or print, PDFs of the Health Dept.’s COVID-19 campaign:
https://health.baltimorecity.gov/coronavirus/infographics
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COVID-19 Daily Lab Testing in the U.S.
A map of pending and active testing since January:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing-in-us.html
Testing broken out by state:
Find Insurance and Coverage Information
Special Healthcare Enrollment Period
The Maryland Health Connection opened enrollment during COVID-19 State of Emergency:
https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/
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Primary Care Clinics for the Uninsured
Baltimore City published information on clinics offering care for Baltimoreans seeking care:
https://health.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/FQHC%20List%20PDF_3_12_2020.pdf
Find Financial Support
Maryland’s Department of Labor
The Division of Unemployment Insurance is open and taking claims from 7:30am to 3:30pm due to the high volume of claims due to COVID-19:
http://www.dllr.maryland.gov/employment/unemployment.shtml
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Financial Institutions Offering Aid
The Simple Dollar has created a website with multiple different financial institutions and the aid that they’re offering during COVID-19:
https://www.thesimpledollar.com/financial-wellness/coronavirus-financial-assistance/
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Help our Neighbors & Businesses
Neighborhood Quarantine Response Teams
Join or create a response team in your neighborhood:
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Venmo Waiters, Bartenders, and Others Workers in Baltimore
Send a tip to workers impacted by sudden business closures:
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Identify Food Sites
If your usual source of meals is strained or eliminated during business and school closures:
https://health.baltimorecity.gov/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/food-distribution-sites
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Support Small Restaurants
If you want to support local businesses, there are many places that offer carry-out and delivery services:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1In-C5ClJS4Yzx5cTGfelmF2GRQ-Ws86QCwjQCihwx14/edit?usp=sharing
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Financial Support for Evolving Community Needs
https://www.bcf.org/How-We-Work/Making-a-Difference-in-Baltimore/-Evolving-Community-Needs-Fund
Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Business Funds
Loan Fund:
https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-small-business-covid-19-emergency-relief-loan-fund
Grant Fund:
https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-small-business-covid-19-emergency-relief-grant-fund
Manufacturing Fund:
https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-covid-19-emergency-relief-manufacturing-fund
Layoff Aversion Fund:
http://www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/covidlafund.shtml
Support Our Students,
Parents & Educators
Donate to the Emergency School Closure Family Support Fund
Provide funds to families impacted by sudden school closures:
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Stream National Aquarium Exhibits
Check in on our friends at the National Aquarium while it’s closed to visitors:
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View and Share Updates from Baltimore City Public Schools
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/health-updates
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KEEP BUSY AND ACTIVE
Live Stream Events and Performances
A calendar of live streamed plays, readings, concerts, and other performances to celebrate artists (from a safe distance):
https://www.socialdistancingfestival.com
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Follow our Social Media Pages
Turn on notifications to keep up to date on when we live stream:
Twitter:@thiru4baltimore
Facebook: Thiru for Baltimore
Instagram: @thiru4baltimore
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At-Home Workout Options
The Baltimore Magazine compiled a list of home workouts to do while social distancing:
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