This information is being compiled and updated by Dr. Micaela Gibbs, Interim Chair of the Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science at the UF College of Dentistry. If you know of any information that might be helpful to share here, please email Dr. Gibbs.
Be sure to check back for updates about changes to CDC recommendations and other notices that may affect how we continue to manage our work and lives as we progress through this uncharted COVID-19 territory.
Community Updates
- Alachua County COVID-19 Updates & Orders
- Florida COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard
- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) COVID-19 Metrics and Projections
- State of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis 30 Day Stay at Home Emergency Order
Working Remotely: Thoughtful Tips
- Increasing Productivity at Home
- Productivity Related to Anxiety
- Working from Home While Parenting
- Exercise, Immunity and the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Tips for Staying Active at Home
COVID-19 Tracing and Tracking
What happens when someone tests positive for the virus? Here, we summarize the process that epidemiologists use to trace and track contacts of those who may have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Understanding Who Should Be Tested
Coronavirus at a Glance
- UF College of Dentistry COVID-19 internal information hub
- University of Florida COVID-19 cases & UF statistics
- Coronavirus at a Glance Infographic: Transmission and Diagnosis
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
Talking to Children About COVID-19
- Tips for Parents, Caregivers & Teachers: Talking to children during an infectious disease outbreak
- Talking with your children about the coronavirus
- Proper hand washing for older children
- Explanation of a sneeze as a method of infection
- Facts about COVID-19
- Cartoon about why to wash your hands
- A dad’s plan to keep his kids busy, including educational videos
Caring for COVID-19 Patients, Caregivers and Close Contacts of Patients
At Home CDC Recommendations
- Disinfecting Your Home if Someone is Sick: CDC Directives
- Caring for Yourself at Home: CDC Recommendations
We encourage everyone to follow precautions to protect your health and the health of those around you. For updated information, here are some recommended sites: