COVID-19 Guidance and Resources

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19.

EBC cares about our members and community. We want to share some information for your guidance as we all go thru this season together.

Be safe, stay healthy and practice these 5 recommendations: Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, cough into a tissue or your elbow, avoid touching your face, practice safe distancing, wear a face covering if you must go out and stay at home whenever possible. Be responsible.

Below are some topics and links you might find to be helpful.

General Information

Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
Frequently Asked Questions - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
COVID 2019 - Updates - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates

Caring for Children

Talking to Children about COVID-19 - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html
Tips to keep children healthy while school's out - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children.html
"32 Totally Free Educational Resources for Kids Stuck at Home" - www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/03/18/free-educational-classes-and-programs-kids-home/5064311002/Stay

Health and Wellness

For Adults: emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp
For Children: www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - https://www.samhsa.gov

Local, State and Federal Resources

Prince William County Updates and Operational Status - emergency.pwcgov.org
Virginia Department of Health - www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization - www.who.it/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

EBC Ministry of Medicine

Our EBC Ministry of Medicine (MOM) strives to help Christians understand the relationship between spiritual and physical well being. They've been proactively providing guidance to EBC leadership regarding practicing COVID safety protocols and are contributed to the guidance provided on this page. To learn more about our MOM, click here.