COVID-19 Resources
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The COVID-19 Health Literacy Project
COVID-19 Data & Tracking
Track the spread of COVID-19 throughout Monroe County and New York State by visiting these sites:
Tracking/Screening Apps
- RocCOVID-19: Help keep tabs on COVID-19 in the Greater Rochester region by reporting symptoms daily.
- COVID Alert NY: Download the app and get an alert if you were in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
Health Departments
New York State
Website | 1-888-364-3065
Monroe County Health Department
Website | (585) 753-5555 | COVID19@monroecounty.gov
Ontario County Health Department
Website | 1-844-863-9314 | Covid19@co.ontraio.ny.us
Livingston County Health Department
Website | 1-877-280-6775 | info@co.livingston.ny.us
Steuben County Health Department
Website
Allegany County Health Department
Website | (585) 268-9700 | healthinfo@alleganyco.com
University Faculty, Staff, & Students
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource List
Going to the hospital will be very different during the pandemic. The National Association of the Deaf offers a guide to help you get ready for a hospital visit. The Hearing Loss Association of America provides information on how to communicate with doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital during COVID-19.
The Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses (AMPHL) has compiled a list of COVID-19 resources that are available for, and accessible to, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, including links to health organizations and information about the illness from AMPHL members.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Videos in ASL
Additionally, the CDC has uploaded a playlist of COVID-19 videos in ASL. Topics include:
- 10 Things You Can Do to Manage COVID-19 at Home
- Symptoms of COVID-19
- COVID-19 Prevention Tips in ASL
- What Older Adults Need to Know about COVID-19
- What is My Risk for COVID-19?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline for the Deaf Community
Connect Direct, Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc., and CSD Neighborhood are operating a Coronavirus/COVID-19 Hotline for the Deaf Community.
Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (CST).
There are several ways to access the hotline: