
COVID-19
CHHS is tracking the actions that States have taken related to the COVID-19 epidemic and outbreak. We are tracking school closures, state-at-home orders, and bans or limits on public gatherings.
Additional Resources
This database is a work in progress. It will be updated and improved. Credit to Johns Hopkins University for data on cases and fatalities, and its ARC-GIS dashboard.
COVID-19 Information
Resources for Children, Parents, Childcare Providers, and Others
Wondering how to talk to children about what’s going on in the world? Not sure how to explain why people are wearing masks, or what Covid-19 means in a way that provides information but is age appropriate? The changes that we understand as adults—even if they are still uncomfortable for us, like wearing masks, or not hugging or shaking hands—are even more difficult to understand as a child. Luckily, there are a number of resources available that can help make these conversations easier, and even fun. Talking about these issues—from why schools are closed to why everyone is wearing masks to why visits to our favorite grandparents aren’t possible right now—can help children adjust to the “new normal” in a way that is healthy and age appropriate.
Even if you’re not a parent, but you work in an organization that works with children, or provides programming for children, this information can be helpful.
Talking to Children/Activities:
- Conscious Discipline, Free Printables (Covid-19 related content, activities, etc.)
https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/type/covid-19/
- Masks Aren’t Scary!, Printable Book for 0-3 year olds, Kemery Smith for Child Care Connections
http://www.childcareresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Masks-Book-Young-Kids.pdf
- Save The Children Federation, Coronavirus and Kids: Resources
https://www.savethechildren.org/us/what-we-do/emergency-response/coronavirus-outbreak/resources
- CDC, Talking With Children about Coronavirus 19 Disease
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html
- PBS, How To Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
- National Association of School Psychologists, Talking to Children about Covid-19
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/02292020_NASP_NASN_COVID-19_parent_handout.pdf
(Also available in Spanish)
Guidance for Schools, Childcare Centers, Sports and After School Programs:
- CDC, Schools and Child Care Programs: Plan, Prepare, Respond
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html - Childcare Aware, Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.childcareaware.org/coronavirus-la
May 4
Trudy Henson participated in a webinar with the Maryland State Bar Association.
April 16
Michael Greenberger spoke on “Election 2020: Vote as if your life depends upon it because it might,” in the Baltimore Sun.
April 15
Michael Greenberger spoke on “Why Putin Called Off His War Against America’s Shale-oil Producers,” with Background Briefing.
April 10
Michael Greenberger spoke on “Is May 1 too early to reopen the country?,” with WUSA in Washington, DC.
March 31
Michael Greenberger spoke on WBAL radio about the COVID-19 response.
March 25
Michael Greenberger was quoted in “‘Antsy’ Donald Trump Wants Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted To End ‘Slowdown In His Own Life,’ Reports ‘CNN,’” in the Inquisitr.
March 24
Michael Greenberger was interviewed for “Trump’s ‘back-to-work’ plan would only make things worse, experts say,” in the Guardian.
March 21
Michael Greenberger is quoted in “Washington’s $1 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Needs to Do More for the Health Care Industry, Experts Say,” in the Barron.
CHHS COVID-19 Blog Posts
Tracking Vaccines and Therapeutic Trials
This database is a work in progress. It will be updated and improved.
Credit to Johns Hopkins University for data on cases and fatalities, and its ARC-GIS dashboard.
COVID-19 Information
Resources for Children, Parents, Childcare Providers, and Others
Wondering how to talk to children about what’s going on in the world? Not sure how to explain why people are wearing masks, or what Covid-19 means in a way that provides information but is age appropriate? The changes that we understand as adults—even if they are still uncomfortable for us, like wearing masks, or not hugging or shaking hands—are even more difficult to understand as a child. Luckily, there are a number of resources available that can help make these conversations easier, and even fun. Talking about these issues—from why schools are closed to why everyone is wearing masks to why visits to our favorite grandparents aren’t possible right now—can help children adjust to the “new normal” in a way that is healthy and age appropriate.
Even if you’re not a parent, but you work in an organization that works with children, or provides programming for children, this information can be helpful.
Talking to Children/Activities:
- Conscious Discipline, Free Printables (Covid-19 related content, activities, etc.)
https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/type/covid-19/
- Masks Aren’t Scary!, Printable Book for 0-3 year olds, Kemery Smith for Child Care Connections
http://www.childcareresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Masks-Book-Young-Kids.pdf
- Save The Children Federation, Coronavirus and Kids: Resources
https://www.savethechildren.org/us/what-we-do/emergency-response/coronavirus-outbreak/resources
- CDC, Talking With Children about Coronavirus 19 Disease
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html
- PBS, How To Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
- National Association of School Psychologists, Talking to Children about Covid-19
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/02292020_NASP_NASN_COVID-19_parent_handout.pdf
(Also available in Spanish)
Guidance for Schools, Childcare Centers, Sports and After School Programs:
- CDC, Schools and Child Care Programs: Plan, Prepare, Respond
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html - Childcare Aware, Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.childcareaware.org/coronavirus-la
CHHS Media Appearances
May 4
Trudy Henson participated in a webinar with the Maryland State Bar Association.
April 16
Michael Greenberger spoke on “Election 2020: Vote as if your life depends upon it because it might,” in the Baltimore Sun.
April 15
Michael Greenberger spoke on “Why Putin Called Off His War Against America’s Shale-oil Producers,” with Background Briefing.
April 10
Michael Greenberger spoke on “Is May 1 too early to reopen the country?,” with WUSA in Washington, DC.
March 31
Michael Greenberger spoke on WBAL radio about the COVID-19 response.
March 25
Michael Greenberger was quoted in “‘Antsy’ Donald Trump Wants Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted To End ‘Slowdown In His Own Life,’ Reports ‘CNN,’” in the Inquisitr.
March 24
Michael Greenberger was interviewed for “Trump’s ‘back-to-work’ plan would only make things worse, experts say,” in the Guardian.
March 21
Michael Greenberger is quoted in “Washington’s $1 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Needs to Do More for the Health Care Industry, Experts Say,” in the Barron.