The Library has put together a list of online resources to assist our community in learning the facts about the Coronavirus, COVID-19. This information will be updated on a regular basis as more information becomes available.

On January 11, 2021 Governor Hogan held a press conference regarding major steps in the COVID-19 response.

On January 5, 2020 Governor Hogan held a press conference regarding major steps in the COVID-19 response.

Harford County Executive Barry Glassman along with the Harford County Health Department, Harford County Public Schools, Harford County Sheriff’s Department, and Harford County Department of Emergency Services held a press conference March 9, 2020 providing an update on the Coronavirus in Harford.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

• Coronavirus (health topic)
  Includes background, breaking news, and Questions and Answers on Coronaviruses.


• Advice for the Public
  Practical information for individuals, families, and communities.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• Easy to Read COVID-19 Safety
• Coronavirus
  Information on the virus, updated news, and resources for health care professionals, travelers, and all others.


• Practical Information on preparing at home, work, school, colleges & universities, community and faith based organizations and large gatherings

United States Department of Agriculture

• Resources from the USDA about how COVID-19 restrictions can impact your farm.
• FAQs and Programs/Services

U.S. Department of State

• Information from the US Department of State with travel security updates.
  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/


• State Department Travel Advisory Update:
  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/novel-coronavirus-hubei-province--china.html

Updates from Maryland Governor Hogan

• The Governor has declared a State of Emergency in Maryland following confirmation of three positive cases of COVID-19.
• Maryland Unites, a one-stop shop to provide Marylanders with the resources they need to react and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

State of Maryland

• Assistance with Utility and Food Bills in the state of Maryland If you are underemployed or unemployed, you may be eligible to apply for utility bill assistance through the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP). and for financial assistance to purchase food for your household through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Apply for both at https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/home or call 1-800-332-6347; Mon- Fri, 8AM-4:30PM if you need help with an application or to request an application by mail.
• The Maryland Department of Health’s page provides information pertaining to Maryland for the community, schools, and more.

Mental Health America

• The mental health effects of COVID-19 are as essential to address as are the physical health effects. To aid individuals and communities during this time, MHA has compiled a range of resources and information. Learn more here.

Klein Harford Crisis Center

• The Klein Harford Crisis Center is a mental health resource for people to call if they, or someone they know, are having difficulty in dealing with the current COVID-19 pandemic

Maryland Health Connection

• The emergency special enrollment period for uninsured Marylanders runs through Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Click MarylandHealthConnection.gov or download the free “Enroll MHC” mobile app. When enrolling, select “Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment Period.” The online application is available daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. - have these items ready when you apply. Assistance is available by calling 855-642-8572 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deaf and hard of hearing may use Relay

Maryland 211

• Call Maryland 211 if you wish to talk with someone regarding the Coronavirus. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in more than 180 languages. Accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing through Maryland Relay (dial 711).

Johns Hopkins University

• Coronavirus COVID-19 Mapping by Johns Hopkins CSSE
  The Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University is mapping the number of global cases, deaths, and recoveries from COVID-19 and updating on a regular basis.

Harford County Government

• Harford County Government updates and important information.
• Latest information and updates from the Harford County Health Department.
• County Executive, Barry Glassman, Declares State of Emergency Due to COVID-19 Pandemic. See Executive Order
• Harford County Kinship Navigation connecting Kinship Families with Critical Resources

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

• Safety precautions, tips, and other information from UMUCH.

Harford County Public Schools

• Updates from Harford County Public School System.