Coronavirus Resources

Dear Partner/Provider of the Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities “Closing the Gap (CTG)” Grant Program:

At this time, the Florida Department of Health appreciates the work efforts you continue to do throughout this unprecedented time in which all levels of government and non-government entities are working together to ensure the health and safety of all Florida residents and visitors during this COVID-19 outbreak.

Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) staff will continue to keep you informed with Department activities in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, more specifically information to reduce the risk of exposure and/or serious illness of persons with chronic conditions/diseases due to this new, emerging virus.

Coronavirus Resources:

•             Tip sheet for people caring for persons living with dementia (see doc attached)

•             Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

•             Guia del Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC):  https://espanol.cdc.gov/enes/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

•             A YouTube tutorial - COVID-19: What Older Adults Need to Know - developed by the CDC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjcoN9Aek24

•             Tips from the Alzheimer's Association:

English: https://alz.org/help-support/caregiving/coronavirus-(covid-19)-tips-for-dementia-care

Español: https://alz.org/ayuda-y-apoyo/cuidado/coronavirus-(covid-19)?lang=es-MX