Coronavirus Disease Info at Phila Dept of Health
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Providing Information and Updates About COVID-19 in Philadelphia
This page compiles updates, information, and guidance related to the COVID-19 coronavirus in Philadelphia. Residents, business owners, event producers, and health care providers can use it to stay up to date on the evolving public health situation.
COVID-19 is a novel strain of coronavirus. It was first discovered in December 2019. The first cases were found in China and have since spread around the world. Because it’s so new, we are still learning as much as we can about this new virus. So far, we know that this coronavirus looks a lot like other respiratory viruses, like colds and the flu.
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In The News
- How to help during the pandemic, Philadelphia Citizen, March 12, 2020.
Info
- Help Line: 1-800-722-7112 is the Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline, 24/7, staffed by health care professionals.
- National: coronavirus.gov (CDC)
- Text Alerts: Text COVIDPHL to 888777 to receive updates to your phone.