COVID-19 Resources for CT Pediatricians and their Patients
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11, but some parents are still unsure if it is safe to get their child vaccinated. We wanted to share some…
Read MoreNews and information on the COVID-19 outbreak from sources you can trust.
These are indeed unprecedented times. We are in the midst of a growing pandemic which is impacting all of us to one degree or another.
For many, this is a first experience of a such a wide spread medical emergency in their careers. Even for those of us who have been in practice for many, many years this is the most impactful disease outbreak we have seen.This situation is evolving so ra
pidly that responses today may be different from responses tomorrow or next week.
In order to help you navigate this ever evolving situation, we have gathered the most reliable sources of information on COVID-19 on this page.
We will keep it updated, so CT-AAP can be your first stop when you search for information for yourself and to share with your patients.
Please take advantage of the important content from official State and Federal government and national medical sources.
These resource pages will be updated as new information becomes available.
If you have any suggestions to improve the page please email us.
Federal Government Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act. PLEASE READ!
On March 18, 2020 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law to provide relief to employees and small and midsize businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The act allows most employers with less than 500 employees to take a payroll tax credit on the newly required leave that must be provided to employees affected by COVID-19.
COVID-19 INFO
CALL 2-1-1 of Connecticut
For the latest information, resources, and guidance related to coronavirus (COVID-19) in Connecticut, please visit ct.gov/coronavirus.
See the CDC’s Mask Guidance for School-Aged Children
COVID-19 INFORMATION FROM TRUSTED SOURCES
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CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Health Care Providers Fact Sheet
ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines related to COVID019 Outbreak
FAQ on EHB related to COVID-19
CMS Fact Sheet on Medicare telehealth
CMS FAQs on Medicare telehealth
CMS chart on Medicare telehealth
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REAL TIME NEWS FEEDS
CDC NEWSFEED
- COVID-19 Forecasting and Mathematical Modeling March 15, 2023
- CDC & FDA Identify Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signal for Persons Aged 65 Years and Older January 13, 2023
- Operation Expanded Testing July 27, 2022
- Information About Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine June 10, 2022
- Sample Social Media & Graphics March 7, 2022
- Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview February 28, 2022
- Cases & Deaths by County December 9, 2021
- Cases & Deaths by County December 8, 2021
- Questions & Answers on School Testing November 4, 2021
- Questions & Answers on School Testing November 4, 2021
WHO NEWS
- WHO renews alert on safeguards for health worker recruitment March 14, 2023
- Massive efforts needed to reduce salt intake and protect lives March 8, 2023
- WHO statement on the situation relating to the Regional Director of the Western Pacific March 8, 2023
- Countries begin negotiations on global agreement to protect world from future pandemic emergencies March 3, 2023
- WHO launches policy on preventing and addressing sexual misconduct March 3, 2023
- Visit of WHO Director-General to north-west Syria March 2, 2023
- The Montreux Charter on Patient Safety galvanizes action to address avoidable harm in health care March 1, 2023
- Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2023-2024 northern hemisphere influenza season February 25, 2023
- Governments hold first detailed discussions on proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) February 25, 2023
- New collaboration targets better bone health and ageing February 23, 2023
CT COVID19 TWEETS
About a year ago, @GenoAjustsayin reminded us that defense wins championships in basketball and with Covid 😷.
To keep the metaphor going, we need all of our players healthy if we’re going to win this season🏆🏆.
Join the team. Get the vaccine.
http://ct.gov/covidvaccine
JOIN US FOR THIS IMPORTANT EVENT:
➡️COVID-19 & the Black Community Town Hall at 6:30 PM.
➡️Get the latest information on the COVID vaccine and resources available to those who live or work in CT.
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Thank you Griffin Health, Department of Public Health, & sponsors at Independent Living Centers throughout the state. There will be a series of vaccine clinics for people with disabilities, and will include Sign Language Interpreters. https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability/Content-Pages/Main/COVID-19-Information
Don’t miss this event tomorrow evening hosted by the historically black sororities and fraternities and @akasorority1908!
Join us tomorrow for the 3rd installment of COVID-19 and the Black Community Town Hall Event. Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Historically Black Fraternities & Sororities.
➡️Thursday, June 3, 2021, 6:30-8:00PM
➡️https://zoom.us/join
ID: 841 4616 0120 code: 678815)