For updated information about the COVID-19 situation in Pennsylvania: Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
For human services assistance during COVID-19: Chester County Community Resource Guide.
How many COVID-19 cases are in Chester County?
How should I protect myself against COVID-19?
- How to Protect Yourself (CDC)
- Learn About Social Distancing (ChesCo Health Dept)
- Guidance for Older Adults (ChesCo Health Dept)
- List of EPA Registered Products (ChesCo Health Dept)
- How to Properly Wash Your Hands
When does the “Stay at Home” order entail?
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
I think I have COVID-19 – what should I do?
- What to Do if You Are Sick (provided by CDC)
- Report Potential Exposure to COVID-19
When Should I get tested? / How do I get tested?
What business will remain open? / What are considered essential vs non-essential businesses?
My small business is being impacted by COVID-19 – what can I do?
- Take the COVID-19 Impact Assessment Survey
- Request Disaster Assistance (SBA Loans)
- PA Dept of Community and Economic Development
- Chester County Economic Development Council
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist
- Five Ways to Follow the Coronavirus Outbreak for Any Metro Area in the U.S.
My nonprofit is being impacted by COVID-19 – what can I do?
- Resources Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About
- CARES Act Benefits for Small Businesses and Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Request Disaster Assistance (SBA Loans)
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist
- Nonprofit Management in the Time of Coronavirus
- Nonprofit Crisis Management: A Checklist
- What’s Next For COVID 19 Relief for Nonprofits
I am out of work because of COVID-19 – what can I do?
- Unemployment and Workers Compensation
- File an Unemployment Claim
- Assistance from Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group
My family needs help dealing with this outbreak – what can we do?
- Apply for medical assistance, food stamps and cash assistance (video by the Maternal and Child Health Consortium; available in both English & Spanish)
- The Garage Community and Youth Center is organizing a supply drive for basic necessities; complete a request form
How can I get the most up-do-date information about COVID-19 in Chester County?
What can I do to help the people/organizations most severely impact by this outbreak?
- Donate to CCCF’c COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund
- Visit The National Center for Family Philanthropy for a list of COVID-19 response funds
- Chester County nonprofits, schools & community organizations are in need of resources, volunteers and financial donations
- United Way COVID-19 Response Page – food donations & volunteer opportunities
- If you have resources (gloves, masks, cleaning products, hand sanitizers) to donate, please contact your local hospital or healthcare provider
What can I do as a parent?
- How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19 (ChesCo Health Dept)
- Chester County Intermediate Unit
- Keep Your Kids Engaged & Entertained
What can I do as a Healthcare worker?
- COVID-19 Information for Healthcare Workers (PA Dept of Health)
What tactics should offices and businesses take in light of COVID-19?
Additional Resources
- Projected Peak of Hospital Resource Demand (per state)