CORONAVIRUS ONLINE SYMPTOM CHECKER from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Do you think you have symptoms? If you are are concerned that you may have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath), call your primary physician before seeking medical attention. Please do not go to the emergency room unless you are in need of emergency assistance.
If you do not have a primary care physician but are concerned you have symptoms of COVID-19, contact:
Erie County Dept. of Health COVID-19 Information Line: (716) 858-2929
NYS Dept. of Health COVID-19 Information Line: 1-888-364-3065
OTHER RESOURCES:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information (includes things to know and also informaton on cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. and around the world)
- Travel information page from the CDC
- New York State Department of Health coronavirus information page (includes a running total of cases in New York State and the phone number for the coronavirus information hotline: 888-364-3065)
- Erie County coronavirus information page
- Coronavirus information from the World Health Organization
- Guidelines from area hospitals: Kaleida Health | Catholic Health System | ECMC
UNINSURED NY WORKERS: The NY State of Health and New York State Department of Financial Services have announced a special enrollment period between March 16 and April 15, 2020. Get more info at nystateofhealth.ny.gov
NYS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS and related federal aid: Read more here
FeedMore, The Food Bank of WNY and Meals on Wheels: Food Pantry Locator | Emergency School Food Distribution Sites | Home Delivered Meals
Mobile Food Pantry Schedules: Cattaraugus County Mobile Food Pantry Schedule | Chautauqua County Mobile Food Pantry Schedule | Erie County Mobile Food Pantry Schedule
EDUCATION: School districts across the region are closed. Each school district will share more information about their needs on their websites.
From Buffalo Toronto Public Media: Resources, Lesson Plans & Program Schedules HERE
With schools closed, thousands of students are without access to educational instruction. Buffalo Toronto Public Media is here to support families, educators, and students as a community classroom during these challenging times. We will be broadcasting a “Learn at Home” schedule, weekdays from 6am through 6pm, on WNED PBS KIDS. Videos and activities for teachers and families will also be posted at the link above, on our social media platforms, and PBS Learning Media’s free online service. We’ll also continue to post daily learning resources in our WNED PBS Parents & Teachers group on Facebook.
Buffalo Public Schools: Learn at Home Resources
COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES across WNY are closed. Please check with them individually for details: SUNY at Buffalo | SUNY Erie (ECC) | SUNY Niagara (NCCC) | SUNY Buffalo State | Alfred State College ( SUNY ) | Jamestown Community College | Genesee County Community College
Alfred University | Canisius College | Daemen College | D'Youville College | Medaille College | St. Bonaventure University | Trocaire College | Villa Maria College
Libraries: All 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries will be CLOSED until state officials modify the current state of emergency. Library material due dates have been extended until April 30, 20 Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System
Niagara Falls Public Library is limiting patron access and pick-up procedures.
All of the member libraries of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System are temporarily closed
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: From The WBFO Mental Health Initiative | From Erie County
Crisis Services 24-hour Hotline: Buffalo and Erie County 716 834-3131
24 Hour Addiction Hotline: 716-831-7007
Kids Helpline: 716-834-1144 | 1-877-KIDS-400
Chautauqua County Hotline: 1-800-724-0461
24 Hour Erie County Domestic Violence Hotline: 716-862-HELP
For Shelter: 716-884-6000
24 Hour NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
With in person AA and NA meetings cancelled,there are online options available: Alcoholics Anonymous | Narcotics Anonymous | Friends of Recovery
Erie County Cares - COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
EMPLOYEE PAID LEAVE INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published its first round of implementation guidance pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The initial WHD guidance is available in three-parts:
GROCERY STORES: While industry officials say grocery stores won't run out of food, it could be at least a few weeks until inventory of pandemic-popular items such as toilet paper and pasta returns to normal levels For more: Aldi | Wegmans' |Tops Friendly Markets
OTHER RETAIL: Gyms, bars, casinos, restaurants (except for takeout and delivery) are closed. Barbershops, hair salons, tattoo and piercing parlors and nail salons are also closed. Read more from Erie County