The weblinks below provide access to current national and local health information, resources and recommendations regarding COVID-19 and your health.  Just press on the blue text!

COVID-19 (seen in this artist’s representation) by DAVID S. GOODSELL, RCSB PROTEIN DATA BANK

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/what-to-know-about-the-updated-covid-1...

CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Your Health
• COVID-19 Vaccines
• How to Find a Vaccine

Salt Lake County Health Department COVID-19 weblinks:

• COVID Vaccine Information
• Resources for Multicultural Communities
• COVID-19 Testing

Other Salt Lake Area Health Resources

• Safety Net Clinics
• Dental Resource List
• Utah Partners in Health, Providing Access to Healthcare for Those in Need
• Homeless Services: Medical, Dental and Optical
• Free and Low Cost Health Clinic Locations in Salt Lake City
• Ubicaciones de clínicas de salud gratuitas y de bajo costo en Salt Lake City

Podcasts on the science surrounding COVID-19

CIDRAP, the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, works to prevent illness and death from targeted infectious disease threats through research and the translation of scientific information into real-world, practical applications, policies, and solutions. Find the latest health news: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/

Dr. Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, infectious disease expert, provides a weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Osterholm is the director of CIDRAP and has spent a career investigating outbreaks. Since 2005, he has emphasized supply chain and other vulnerabilities and a critical need for pandemic preparedness. Dr. Osterholm's podcasts as he dissects the latest COVID-19 news, data, and guidance: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-osterholm-update-covid-19/id1504360345

Additional Resources from the New York Times or MedScape Medical News

• Interactive map on COVID-19: Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count
  Track Covid-19 in your area, and get the latest state and county data on cases, deaths, hospitalizations, tests ...
• Omicron: What We Know About the New Coronavirus Variant
  In just a few weeks since its discovery, Omicron has turned out to be highly transmissible and less susceptible ...
• Long Term COVID-19 (50 Symptoms):
  See: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/973598

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Free MOSAIC Resources Available

Find a health translator/interpreter: contact MOSAICinterfaithministries@yahoo.com or Dr. Leslie at 801-721-2641 (text/call)

Green Waters Health Center:

• Salt Lake County & MOSAIC Pre-Diabetes Project/Classes/Personal Coach: Becky 801-466-5612
• State of Utah & MOSAIC Trauma-based Health & Wellness Classes TBD: Leslie & Eno 801-721-2641
• Yoga Classes (W at 9 am): Maysa 801-694-7788
• Music Classes (T at 9 am): Leslie 801-721-2641
• Migun Bed or Chair Massage (fully clothed) Monday through Thursday 8am -3pm Walk-ins welcome!

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COVID-19

To tackle the new coronavirus, scientists are accelerating the vaccine p...

Scientists are turning to nontraditional approaches to create vaccines and therapeutics that target the novel co...

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-coronavirus-vaccine-development-process-accelerating

Experiential Report - Omicron COVID-19

Symptoms of Omicron (lasting 3-7 days):
headaches
fever (go to ER if fever climbs over 101.5)
lost sense of smell
fatigue
itchy and/or sore throat
lungs ache and fill up
mucus buildup; major swollen glands
unproductive cough 
runny nose (in back more than in front) (go to ER if phlegm is pink or red)
nausea
diarrhea
muscles ache
burning skin - hurts to the touch
sneezing and itchy eyes and sinus nose
struggling for breath; especially laying flat at night (go to ER)

You may consider making an appointment and going
to your clinic or doctor to get a professional COVID-19 test.

State of Utah DOH recommendations are:
If you have COVID-19 SYMPTOMS, stay home until:
• You have been fever-free for 24 hours without using medicine to lower your fever,
• Your symptoms have improved for 24 hours,
• It has been at least 5 days from the day you tested positive; and you have one day without any symptoms.

S l o w down, rest, and take care of your health!

 

GET THE LATEST NEWS ON MONKEY POX 

See: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/symptoms/index.html

GET THE LATEST NEWS ON INFLUENZA

Fever of 100.4 F or higher
Aching muscles, especially in your back, arms, and legs
Chills and sweats
Headache
Cough
Runny or stuffy nose
Sore throat
Fatigue and weakness

THE COMMON COLD COMES ON GRADUALLY INFLUENZA COMES
ON ALL AT ONCE.