
COVID-19 Resources
Find tools, resources, and analysis related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Fact Sheets
Understanding the Accuracy of Diagnostic and Serology Tests: Sensitivity and Specificity
Diagnostic and serology tests are crucial tools to fight the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious disease pathogens.
COVID-19 Infographic: Tips to make the air in your home safer from SARS-CoV-2
Make the air in your home safer during COVID-19 by increasing ventilation and filtration.
Vea la versión en español de esta infografía.
Vaccines in Development to Target COVID-19 Disease
This document describes vaccine investment and progress made thus far as of August 24, 2020.
Convalescent Plasma and Treatment
Convalescent plasma refers to the plasma in the blood of a patient who has recovered from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Infographic: Stay Healthy on Election Day
This infographic provides public tips on how to safely vote in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transmission Mitigation Practices in Public Transportation
Public transportation poses serious risks for the transmission of COVID-19.
Comparison of National RT-PCR Primers, Probes, and Protocols for SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostics
This fact sheet provides a detailed comparison of several RT-PCR tests developed by various countries.
Vaccines in Development to Target COVID-19 Disease
This document describes vaccine candidates and progress made thus far as of April 9, 2020.
Review of Mobile Application Technology to Enhance Contact Tracing Capacity for COVID-19
Contact tracing is a mainstay of a robust public health response.
US Public Health Programs and Assets Being Used to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The entities and capacities that would figure most prominently during a major infectious disease outbreak are described.
Serology testing for COVID-19
Serology tests are blood-based tests that can be used to identify whether people have been exposed to a particular pathogen.
Ventilator Stockpiling and Availability in the US
Mechanical ventilation is a vital component of critical services for patients exhibiting severe acute respiratory failure.
Blame and Discrimination Attached to COVID-19 — An FAQ for US Elected Leaders and Health Officials (PDF)
When fear of disease and fear of others collide
PCR Diagnostic Testing for SARS-CoV-2
Diagnostic testing for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is undertaken using 3 approaches: whole genome sequencing, real-time reverse transcriptase PCR (rRT-PCR), and serology.
WHO’s Role During Health Emergencies (PDF)
As the health lead for the United Nations, a primary responsibility of the World Health Organization (WHO) is to respond to natural disasters and disease outbreaks.
Financing for Epidemic Response Activities
There are several major sources of money that have supported and still may support outbreak response activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SARS-CoV-2 Genetics
A summary of findings from the latest phylogenetic research on SARS-CoV-2.
Coronaviruses Fact Sheet
Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a family of RNA viruses that typically cause mild respiratory disease in humans.
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Analysis
2023
The Origins of Covid-19 — Why It Matters (and Why It Doesn’t)
June 22, 2023
How Infectious Disease Experts Impacted the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response: Lessons From the Front Lines
April 27, 2023
COVID-19 has left the world less prepared for an influenza pandemic
April 19, 2023
High Primary COVID-19 Vaccine Series Completion by People Who Inject Drugs When Colocating Services at a Syringe Services Van
March 10, 2023
Infodemic Management Approaches Leading up to, During, and Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 7, 2023
Antibiotic Consumption and Stewardship at a Hospital outside of an Early Coronavirus Disease 2019 Epicenter
January 24, 2023
Analyzing Social Media Messaging on Masks and Vaccines: A Case Study on Misinformation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
January 10, 2023
2022
In-home healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination awareness, access, and acceptability—An online focus group study
December 15, 2022
Patents as a Driver of the Unprecedented Biomedical Response to COVID-19
September 21, 2022
Identifying Operational Challenges and Solutions During the COVID-19 Response Among US Public Health Laboratories
August 2, 2022
The COVID-19 Nursing Workforce Crisis: Implications for National Health Security
June 17, 2022
Assessing COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Perception and Response Preparedness in Veterinary and Animal Care Workers
June 8, 2022
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Future of Nursing Education
June 7, 2022
Weighing the Cost of the Pandemic - Knowing what we know now, how much damage did COVID-19 cause in the United States?
April 21, 2022
Room-level ventilation in schools and universities
February 14, 2022
Disparities in SARS-CoV-2 Testing for Hispanic/Latino Populations: An Analysis of State-Published Demographic Data
February 9, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination and Communicable Disease Testing Services’ Integration Within a Syringe Services Program
January 19, 2022
2021
The First 2 Years of COVID-19: Lessons to Improve Preparedness for the Next Pandemic
January 6, 2022
Waypoint on the Path to Health Equity: COVID-19 Vaccination at Month 11
November 23, 2021
Navigating the World that COVID-19 Made: A Strategy for Revamping the Pandemic Research and Development Preparedness and Response Ecosystem
October 29, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation and Disinformation Costs an Estimated $50 to $300 Million Each Day
October 20, 2021
Masks and Respirators for the 21st Century: Policy Changes Needed to Save Lives and Prevent Societal Disruption
October 5, 2021
Mental Health and Social Support for Healthcare and Hospital Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
September 23, 2021
Carrying Equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Forward: Guidance Informed by Communities of Color
July 14, 2021
School Ventilation: A Vital Tool to Reduce COVID-19 Spread
May 26, 2021
What you need to know about the CDC's COVID-19 guidance for fully vaccinated individuals
March 9, 2021
Staying Ahead of the Variants: Policy Recommendations to Identify and Manage Current and Future Variants of Concern
February 16, 2021
Variants Vaccines and What they Mean for COVID-19 Testing
February 2, 2021
Potential Solutions to the COVID-19 Oxygen Crisis in the United States
January 26, 2021
2020
Crisis Standards of Care for the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 8, 2020
COVID-19 and the US Criminal Justice System: Evidence for Public Health Measures to Reduce Risk
October 15, 2020
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and NPR State Contact Tracing Survey
October 15, 2020
Risk Assessment and Testing Protocols for Reducing SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in K-12 Schools
October 14, 2020
In Response: Yan et al Preprint, Examinations of the Origin of SARS-CoV-2
September 21, 2020
Interim Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and Distribution in the United States
August 19, 2020
Legislative and Regulatory Steps for a National COVID-19 Testing Strategy
August 5, 2020
Resetting Our Response: Changes Needed in the US Approach to COVID-19
July 29, 2020
Updated WHO COVID-19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment Tools
July 10, 2020
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security's Recommendations for Improving America's Readiness for the Next Pandemic (PDF)
June 30, 2020
Developing a National Strategy for SARS-CoV-2 Serosurveys in the United States
June 18, 2020
COVID-19 Planning Guide and Self-Assessment for Higher Education Globally
June 15, 2020
Recommendations for Improving National Nurse Preparedness for Pandemic Response: Early Lessons from COVID-19
June 10, 2020
Digital Contact Tracing for Pandemic Response: Ethics and Governance Guidance
June 1, 2020
Operational Toolkit for Businesses Considering Reopening or Expanding Operations in COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Developing a National Strategy for Serology (Antibody Testing) in the United States
April 22, 2020
Enabling Emergency Mass Vaccination: Innovations in Manufacturing and Administration During a Pandemic
April 20, 2020
Interim Estimate of the US PPE Needs for COVID-19 (PDF)
April 20, 2020
Public Health Principles for a Phased Reopening During COVID-19: Guidance for Governors
April 17, 2020
A National Plan to Enable Comprehensive COVID-19 Case Finding and Contact Tracing in the US
April 10, 2020
A National COVID-19 Surveillance System: Achieving Containment
April 7, 2020
Recommendations for a Metropolitan COVID-19 Response
March 30, 2020
National coronavirus response: A road map to reopening
March 29, 2020
How Should U.S. Hospitals Prepare for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 Congressional Testimonies & Briefings
2021
Center for Health Security Senior Scholar Dr. Amesh Adalja Testifies at Pennsylvania General Assembly
December 13, 2021
Center for Health Security Senior Scholar Dr. Tara Kirk Sell Testifies at Maryland State Senate
August 30, 2021
Confronting the Coronavirus: Perspectives on the COVID-19 Pandemic One Year Later
February 24, 2021
2020
Center for Health Security expert Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo testifies at first open congressional hearing on 2019-nCoV
February 5, 2020
Resources
Visit the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center where our experts help to advance understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.
COVID-19 Personal preparedness infographic (PDF)
CDC COVID-19 Science Updates: Data serve an important role in informing efforts to prevent and reduce public health risks. Every day, many studies are released to help answer critical questions about COVID-19. But given the large number and different types of studies being released, it can be difficult to stay on top of the latest research. The CDC releases summaries every Tuesday and Friday of important studies released.
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security–NPR–Partners In Health Survey on National Contact Tracing Workforce: The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and its partners, the National Public Radio (NPR) and Partners In Health, have released data on contact tracers and care resource coordination from their latest joint survey on the state of the national coronavirus contact tracing workforce.
COVID-19 Situation Reports
This newsletter summarized news and research on COVID-19 epidemiology, science, policy, and other pandemic-related issues in the US and internationally. Our team began these situation updates in January 2020, prior to the outbreak being declared a pandemic, publishing nearly every day of the week, and concluded the newsletter in May 2023, following the end of the national public health emergency.
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CommuniVax Roundups
Read archived issues of these weekly and then monthly newsletters covering COVID-19 vaccine development, policy, and public perception in the US, published from December 2020 until January 2023.
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