The purpose of this guide is to collect information on the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 that is:
so that people in our communities (Santa Clara County, California) and throughout the U.S. can make their best choices for their own health and the health of their families and neighbors during this crisis.
Our medical librarian staff sort through the news sources, social media, hearsay, and hype so you don't have to. The links included here are factual to the best of our knowledge, and updated frequently (sometimes daily!). Look for the New! icon 
to locate recent updates.
Latest news bulletins, guidance, and information for the state of California:
These webpages will have links to the most current bulletins for Bay Area Counties.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine has created a hub for relevant scientific / medical research articles. It is divided into sections for general information, mechanism [of infection and disease], transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, case reports, and forecasting).
Be sure to discuss information gathered from these resources with your health care providers to see if it is relevant to your individual situation. Health and medical information accessed through these websites is not intended to substitute for or to replace the advice or instruction of a health care professional.
PlaneTree Health Library's mission is to guide the public to trustworthy, accurate, and free health and medical information. In operation since 1989, it is a free, public, patient and consumer health library and 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It does not accept advertisements; it has no commercial relationship with the sources of information on these webpages. Visit our online information guides linked from our main website at: www.planetree-sv.org
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