The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing public health crisis both because it directly threatens the physical health and well-being of so many individuals and communities, and also because of its effects psychological and emotional health. The immense economic toll the pandemic has taken is also a cause for concern given the known connections between economic stability and human health. The COVID-19 pandemic has also exacerbated existing health equities.
COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness
Information on prevention, vaccines, and resources to help navigate the ongoing impact of the virus.
What is it?
We Can Do This - COVID Mitigation
APHA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have partnered to create patient education materials, in both English and Spanish, that explain who is at increased risk for severe illness from COVID, the availability of COVID treatments, and the importance of early treatment. We encourage you to use these free materials and/or share them with your network. You can find and download them on APHA’s website.