STLS Libraries: WiFi Information and Facebook Links
Regional COVID-19 Resources & Contacts:
The NY State Department of Health maintains a telephone hotline for information about coronavirus at 1-888-364-3065 and a webpage at https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/ with information, FAQs, and test results for people in NY State who have taken the COVID-19 test.
The CDC maintains the most comprehensive resources for COVID-19 at its website, CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information Site . It also maintains a list of common questions and answers at Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Coronavirus Disease 2019
Allegany County Department of Health
Lori Ballengee, Public Health Director
7 Court Street
Belmont, NY
585-268-9250
https://www.alleganyco.com/health-department/
Chemung County Public Health Department
103 Washington St.
Elmira, NY
607-737-2028
http://www.chemungcountyhealth.org/
Schuyler County Public Health
Deborah A. Minor, RN, MPH
106 S. Perry St.
Suite 4
Watkins Glen, NY
607-535-8140
http://www.schuylercounty.us/166/Public-Health
Steuben County Public Health
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY
607-664-2438
Kim Cady, Public Health Nurse
https://www.steubencony.org/Pages.asp?PGID=36
Yates County Public Health Department
417 Liberty Street
Suite 2021
Penn Yan, NY
315-536-5160
https://www.yatescounty.org/211/Public-Health
Learn more about the STLS response to Coronavirus and COVID-19, here: https://www.stls.org/coronavirus/
Helpful Links:
MedlinePlus Coronavirus Infections Topic Page
World Health Organization (WHO) Advice for the Public
NY State Department of Health COVID-19 Updates
Taking Care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty
Coronavirus Racism and Tools for Interrupting It
CDC What to do if you are sick with COVID-19 fact sheet
Sesame Street Staying Healthy – activities, printables, videos
Coronavirus Project – Federation of American Scientists
Consider using the digital library! You can access ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines, all from the comfort and safety of your own home!
OverDrive (ebooks and audiobooks): https://stls.overdrive.com/
Have a question for a librarian? You can ask from home! – https://ccld.lib.ny.us/edesk/