COVID-19

Groceries

Buy groceries that will keep your family secure for two weeks. Minimize your need to go grocery shopping. If you must go, protect yourself and others by wearing a mask and gloves.

Testing

If you experience symptoms, call your doctor, tell them your symptoms and they will let you know if you should be tested. Go to the hospital if your symptoms become unmanageable.

Distance

Social distancing is the key to flattening the curve. Large gathers are not permitted. Visiting friends and family you do not live with is not permitted. Stay six feet apart.

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Impact on Black Americans

The effects of COVID-19 on the health of racial and ethnic minority groups is still emerging; however, current data suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among racial and ethnic minority groups.

Members of racial and ethnic minorities may be more likely to live in densely populated areas because of institutional racism in the form of residential housing segregation. People living in densely populated areas may find it more difficult to practice prevention measures such as social distancing.

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Many members of racial and ethnic minorities live in neighborhoods that are further from grocery stores and medical facilities, making it more difficult to receive care if sick and stock up on supplies that would allow them to stay home.

COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups CDC

Stay Current

In the midst of the pandemic, its important to social distance as much as possible. It is imperative to distance until the numbers of cases and deaths go down.

The governor is calling this his “Stay Safe, Stay Home” initiative. The plan recommends that state residents do the following:

Read Governor Ned Lamonts Stay-at-Home Order
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Governor Lamont's July 2, 2020 11AM Coronavirus Update

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Report Discrimination

The NAACP wants to learn about possible civil rights violations during the Coronavirus pandemic. Please tell us about your experience by filling out this form.

Tell Us Your Story

The Coronavirus has had an impact on many communities across the country. Tell us your story here.

Inquiries & FAQs

The NAACP is making it a priority to provide information about the Coronavirus to our communities. If you have any questions, submit them here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read our answers to the frequently asked questions about COVID-19.

Coronavirus Equity Considerations

The NAACP has released a resource to guide officials responsible for addressing health, economic, and other impacts, in remediating some of the issues that are disproportionately affecting communities of color.

Our policy experts have outlined key considerations and recommendations in containing the spread of the Coronavirus. View the full guide here.

Policy Briefs, Statements, and Letters

The Coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on our education and voting systems, affecting student success, representation of our communities, and more. Our policy briefs, statements, and letters bring awareness to and offer recommendations for issues surrounding health, education, economics, voter participation, and more. View our policy briefs, statements, and letters here.

Resources

Looking for resource articles or programs for your community? Visit our resource page here.