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- From the experts
- What we can do ourselves
- From the blogosphere
- For Central Indiana | Indianapolis
- Support Main Street
- Some books to read while we wait this out
From the experts:

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
CDC is responding to the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Coronavirus: an email to my family — Juliana Grant, MD MPH
A number of my friends and family asked me what I think is going to happen with coronavirus (COVID-19) and what we should be doing to prepare. Here are a few thoughts about what’s likely to happen and what you can do about it.

Cancel Everything
Social distancing is the only way to stop the coronavirus. We must start immediately.

How canceled events and self-quarantines save lives, in one chart
This is how we all help slow the spread of coronavirus.

FlattenTheCurve | COVID19 Update & Guidance to Limit Spread
These guidelines are intended to help Flatten the Curve with the COVID19 outbreak, to help limit spread and reduce the load on hospitals and other healthcare.
Coronavirus Information and Resources
The restaurant industry is home to more than 15 million trained and skilled employees in restaurants across the country serving the public every day. The restaurant industry is open and the tables at America’s 1+ million restaurant and foodservice locations are always a great place to gather with fr…

Young and unafraid of the coronavirus? Good for you. Now stop killing people | Opinion
Yes, chances are that the coronavirus won’t kill you. But just by refusing to stay put, you are endangering hundreds of lives, every bit as valuable as your own. And it can still mess up your life,…

The disease expert who warned us
Peter Bergen interviews Michael Osterholm, who says there’s very little vacant capacity in the health care system to fully deal with the effects of the coronavirus.

Epidemic theory (effective & basic reproduction numbers, epidemic thresholds) & techniques for analysis of infectious disease data (construction & use of epidemic curves, generation numbers, exceptional reporting & identification of significant clusters)
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What we can do ourselves:
Tell Congress to Support Restaurants and Our Employees!
Restaurants and our Employees need our help! I just took action to tell Congress to support our industry during this unprecedented time, join me by clicking below.

How to boost your immune system – Harvard Health
Image: lzf/Getty Images How can you improve your immune system? On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes you sick. Is…

American Chemistry Council Lists Products That Kill Coronavirus | Cleaning & Maintenance Management
The dos and don’ts of carpet care, high ceiling cleaning tips, conducting quality assessments, digital branding, and more!

Official Statement From China For Recommended Treatment of COVID-19
Confirming the reports from small independent studies and 3 clinical trials, the Shanghai government has announced a recommendation to use high dose intravenous treatment of vitamin C to treat COVID-19, according to the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service. The announced official recommendation …

Ionizing air affects influenza virus infectivity and prevents airborne-transmission
By the use of a modified ionizer device we describe effective prevention of airborne transmitted influenza A (strain Panama 99) virus infection between animals and inactivation of virus (>97%). Active ionizer prevented 100% (4/4) of guinea pigs …

Inhibition of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus replication in a lethal SARS-CoV BALB/c mouse model by stinging nettle lectin, Urtica dioica agglutinin
Urtica dioica agglutinin (UDA) is a small plant monomeric lectin, 8.7 kDa in size, with an N-acetylglucosamine specificity that inhibits viruses from Nidovirales in vitro. In the current study, we first examined the efficacy of UDA on the replication …

10 Essential Oils for Fighting the Flu
Looking for a natural remedy for the flu? We’ll show you 10 essential oils that can fight the flu and how to use them.

Essential Oils for the Treatment of Herpes Simplex Virus Infections. – PubMed – NCBI
PubMed comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety
A psychologist explains how to get a grip on anxiety triggered by COVID-19.

Medicinal smoke reduces airborne bacteria. – PubMed – NCBI
PubMed comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

Vitamin C Infusion for the Treatment of Severe 2019-nCoV Infected Pneumonia – Full Text View – ClinicalTrials.gov
Vitamin C Infusion for the Treatment of Severe 2019-nCoV Infected Pneumonia – Full Text View.

How to Make Hand Sanitizer: Homemade, Natural, and Simple to Make!
Arm yourself with this softly-scented natural homemade hand sanitizer.

Microwave Kills Germs in Sponges
A new study shows zapping sponges and plastic scrubbing pads in the microwave can kill bacteria, such as E. coli, that can cause illness.
Corona Victory Gardens – Sign-up Form
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW IF YOU: HAVE RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE GROW FOOD or NEED RESOURCES TO START GROWING FOOD. THANK YOU! As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc around the world, economies are tanking, supply chains are being disrupted, and shortages of critical supplies and food items…

Disaster assistance
The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.
Sofar Sounds Global Artist Fund
100% of proceeds of the fund will go to artists who make the majority of their living by actively playing shows, using frequency of Sofar shows as an indicator of artists that historically rely the most on gigs like Sofar for live performance income. It will provide direct financial support to these local, independent artists by allocating grants of $250 each. Relevant artists will be contacted with an update on funds raised and any further details by the end of April.
The fund’s initial goal is to raise $250,000 to help 1,000 artists, but the more money the fund raises, the more artists will receive support.
The fund’s initial goal is to raise $250,000 to help 1,000 artists, but the more money the fund raises, the more artists will receive support.
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From the blogosphere:

LIFT March Updates + Latest News
The goal of this newsletter is to provide tips, best practice ideas, and free resources to help you grow the Next Economy. Enjoy!
Asset Based Community Building and COVID-19 – Resource & Inspiration List
Asset-Based Community Building & COVID-19 RESOURCES & INSPIRATION LIST for Unleashing Abundance & Collective Care in a Time of Crisis In times of crisis, we are reminded of the importance of caring for our neighbors, exercising our mutual giftedness, and everyday people taking the initiative t…

How the Pandemic Will End
The U.S. may end up with the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the industrialized world. This is how it’s going to play out.

Coronavirus Will Change the World Permanently. Here’s How.
A crisis on this scale can reorder society in dramatic ways, for better or worse. Here are 34 big thinkers’ predictions for what’s to come.
For Central Indiana | Indianapolis
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Indianapolis Covid-19 Community Resource Bank – Banco de Recursos Comunitarios
Small businesses, artists, food access, jobs & unemployment, rent & utilities and education. The Kheprw team has created a landing page to highlight the best resources we’ve found so far and create a form where you can submit ones you find! Recursos para pequeñas empresas, artistas, acceso a aliment…

Covid 19 Updates – Indiana Senate Democrats
Governor Holcomb ordered Hoosiers must remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. To find out what this means for you and a list of some essential businesses, visit this FAQ p…

Tell Your Senator to Fix the Coronavirus Relief Bill!
The House recently and overwhelmingly passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), which was supported by the President. Given the unique nature and magnitude of this crisis, as well as the expedited timeframe, there is extremely limited opportunity to make changes to the legislat…

Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund
About the Fund: The Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund was launched on March 13, 2020, to help ensure individuals, children and families in need are supported during this pandemic. United Way of Central Indiana and a coalition of

JOBS | Rapid Response Hub
A listing of immediately available jobs and job boards in the Indianapolis region and Central Indiana to help displaced workers due to COVID-19 coronavirus.
How to file for unemployment in Indiana if your job is affected by coronavirus
The rules have changed for some people seeking unemployment benefits in Indiana because of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s how that works.
#IndyKeepsCreating
More than 1,000 Indy arts and culture event cancellations and venue closures due to the COVID-19 public health crisis are causing devastating losses, affecting 30,000 artists, administrators, and affiliated workers and 125+ arts and cultural organizations that comprise Indy’s creative economy.

Arts Council of Indianapolis
The Arts Council is collecting data about the known and anticipated impacts of COVID-19 on arts organizations and individual artists. The data provided will be used to help inform emergency relief…

Arts Council of Indianapolis
The Arts Council of Indianapolis fosters meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.

Volunteer – Join the fight against hunger and poverty
Join more than 750 active volunteers in the fight against hunger and poverty in Indianapolis
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Some books to read while we wait this out:
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When Disaster Strikes$24.95
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Poisoned for Profit: How Toxins Are Making Our Children Chronically Ill$17.95
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Lynn Margulis: The Life and Legacy of a Scientific Rebel$27.95
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Home Baked$39.95
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Gene Everlasting$24.95
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Future Scenarios$12.00
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Cooking Close to Home: A Year of Seasonal Recipes$24.95
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Alone and Invisible No More$17.95
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2052$24.95
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Human Scale Revisited$24.95
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The End of Stationarity$17.95