COVID-19 Information and Resources from Branchfood

As we continue to provide resources for our community during this difficult time, we want to give you the most up-to-date news about COVID-19 as we too are closely monitoring the situation. Stay tuned for updates regarding Branchfood programming as we follow the spread of the virus more closely. 

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COVID-19 Updates

The latest updates from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the virus.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

WHO's ‘Events as They Happen’ on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen

COVID-19 Updates: Massachusetts Specific

Massachusetts Department of Public Health updates.
https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

Tracking restaurant closures, fundraising, and more in Boston in the wake of COVID-19.
https://boston.eater.com/2020/3/13/21178262/boston-restaurants-coronavirus-temporary-closures-changes-updates

The Boston-Area Grocery Guide for Safe Shopping, Delivery Services, and More
https://boston.eater.com/2020/3/27/21193968/boston-grocery-stores-meal-kit-deliveries

COVID-19 Live Tracking

A live tracker from John Hopkins to track the spread of the virus. 
https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

Recommendations and Precautions

 WHO’s recommendations for the public to limit the spread of the virus. 
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public 

The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for traveling.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

The CDC’s recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting households.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html?utm_source=COVID+Digest&utm_campaign=eb25d981f9-COVID_MARCH_30&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8fe02e35b-eb25d981f9-233046245

Live Event Resources

A collection of live events happening during COVID-19. #TogetherAtHome
https://www.livefromcovid19.com/

We will continue to update this list as we discover more helpful resources for the community. Stay tuned and stay safe and healthy out there!

The Branchfood Team