Top Ten Sources of Information for Covid-19
Two years and multiple variants later, the world is still in a race to defeat the most recent pandemic in human history — Covid-19. Fortunately, there are available vaccination options that help to reduce the likelihood that a person will fall seriously ill should they contract the virus. However, the awareness of this contagious virus and its ongoing impact still defines how we work, socialize and travel. Keeping up to date with the most recent information about the spread of the virus and its new variants, government policies on travel and business as well as how best to personally protect oneself at work or home can be sometimes tasking, especially with multiple information sources available on the web.
Getting the right information from trusted sources is one of the most important steps to take towards ensuring your safety and those of your loved ones. Here, we have put together ten of the best and reliable sources of such relevant information. These websites have been selected based on their credibility and those of the organizations and nations behind them. Some of them have been directly involved in the fight against Covid-19 either through research, policymaking, or other forms of campaigns and advocacy.
Top Websites for Covid-19 Facts Check
- who.int The official website of the World Health Organization has been the platform through which the organization has published data findings, statistics, notices, and management options for the virus. When trying to get reliable information on global health, generally, or covid 19 particularly, this should be the first point of call.
- cdc.gov This is the official website of the center for disease control and prevention (CDC) of the United States of America. They work with government and private organizations to prevent and control diseases. The CDC is part of the public health services of the United States and played a key role in information dissemination during the peak of the pandemic.
- nhs.uk The official website of the United Kingdom’s National Health Service is also another reliable place to get all covid-19 information from.
- nih.gov This website does not only give out information and statistical data, it also publishes research findings. A platform where academic papers can be found on various health subjects including Covid-19, this is your one-stop-shop.
- Canada.ca This is the official website of the government of Canada. This website can help you with the new and changing immigration and travel information and policies surrounding Covid-19.
- statcan.gc.ca This website is specifically helpful if you are looking for statistical representations, graphs and chats that show the effects of the virus and the pandemic on the Canadian population.
- publichealthontario.ca For all public health information in Ontario specifically, this website is very beneficial, with inputs from professionals and experts from the labs and on the field. It also provides notices and health alerts for the people of Ontario.
- covid-19.ontario.ca Dedicated specifically to disseminate information about Covid-19, this site offers up-to-date notifications on the current developments in Ontario as regards Covid-19 spread, control, vaccination as well as available helplines.
- coronavirus.vic.gov.au People living in Australia will find this site resourceful in staying current with global and local trends.
- healthline.com This website is dedicated to making health-related information accessible and easily understood by everyone. Health problems, including Covid-19, are discussed in easy-to-read formats, with solutions either proffered or a direction to the appropriate source given.
We hope the information provided on these websites helps you in your quest to stay safe and live healthy as we fight to win the battle against the Covid-19 virus.
