COVID-19 Resources

Selected information and resources about the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a newly discovered infectious disease, coming a family of viruses (coronavirus) that causes respiratory infections ranging from minor colds to severe diseases such as SARS and MERS.

This guide was last updated on: June 24th, 2022

Alternate names can include:

SARS-CoV-2
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
2019 novel coronavirus
2019-nCoV Infection

What's in a name?

Naming the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the virus that causes it
Official names have been announced for the virus responsible for COVID-19 (previously known as “2019 novel coronavirus”) and the disease it causes. COVID-19 is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2).
By Any Other Name – COVID-19
Do you know which disease name reflects an evil influence from the sky? Dr. Steve Berger from GIDEON (Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Online Network) delves into the history of disease nomenclature, including the most recent — COVID-19

UMass Amherst Libraries Hours

Summer Hours for the UMass Amherst Libraries, beginning May 15th:

W.E.B. DuBois Library: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm

Science & Engineering Library: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm

Mount Ida Wadsworth Library: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

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Local Information

UMass Amherst Public Health Promotion Center: COVID-19

As of May 15th, 2022, self-test PCR and rapid antigen kits are available to the UMass community in Draper Hall. If you test positive, report your positive test results to UMass Public Health at testing@umass.edu. A nurse will then reach out to provide you information. More information can be found on the Isolation and Quarantine Guide.

UMass Amherst Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information for the campus community on the impact of coronavirus to the campus. Includes information on travel, teaching and research, and student and health resources.
Amherst COVID-19
COVID-19 news, policies, and statistics for Amherst, MA.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Information specific to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provided by the Mass Department of Public Health. Includes prevention and monitoring info, as well as details on the state of emergency.
Office of the Attorney General Maura Healey - Resources During COVID-19
A collection of resources for MA residents of their rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes information on employee rights, sick time, borrowing, and other relevant topics.

MeSH (Medical Subject Heading) Terms

COVID 19
SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Infection, SARS-CoV-2
SARS CoV 2 Infection
SARS-CoV-2 Infections
2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease
2019 Novel Coronavirus Infection
2019-nCoV Disease
2019 nCoV Disease
2019-nCoV Diseases
Disease, 2019-nCoV
COVID-19 Virus Infection
COVID 19 Virus Infection
COVID-19 Virus Infections
Infection, COVID-19 Virus
Virus Infection, COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019
Disease 2019, Coronavirus
Coronavirus Disease-19
Coronavirus Disease 19
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection
SARS Coronavirus 2 Infection
COVID-19 Virus Disease
COVID 19 Virus Disease
COVID-19 Virus Diseases
Disease, COVID-19 Virus
Virus Disease, COVID-19
2019-nCoV Infection
2019 nCoV Infection
2019-nCoV Infections
Infection, 2019-nCoV
COVID19
COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID 19 Pandemic
Pandemic, COVID-19
COVID-19 Pandemics

See: COVID-19 [Supplementary Concept]