Inland Empire/Desert Community Colleges COVID-19 Coronavirus Resource Page

This is an extremely fluid situation and information is changing daily. We will update this page as new resources become available.

The Inland Empire/Desert Region’s Community Colleges are closely monitoring the latest developments surrounding the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As always, our primary concern is the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff.

The below list collects the most credible and relevant news resources for Inland Empire/Desert community college students, faculty, and staff and is broken into the following categories:

• General Health Information
• Key California Resources (including the CA Chancellor’s Office’s weekly coronavirus webinar link)
• IEDRC Community College Homepages & Coronavirus Update Pages
• Other California Resource Pages

Health Information (as provided by the CDC)

Things You Should Know

• People at high risk
• How it spreads
• Symptoms
• Prevention & treatment
• Frequently Asked Questions

 Coronavirus Updates

• Situation summary
• Cases in U.S.
• Risk assessment
• CDC in action

 Health Agencies

• California Department of Public Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization

 Protect Yourself & Family

• Prepare your family
• How it spreads
• What to do if you are sick

Key California Resources

California Coronavirus Response Page

A dedicated page for all of the latest coronavirus developments at the state level.

https://covid19.ca.gov/

California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office

A very comprehensive list of available resources and information regarding the latest COVID-19 developments.

https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Communications-and-Marketing/Novel-Coronavirus

Moving forward, the Chancellor’s Office will host weekly webinars every Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. until further notice. We want to encourage you to join the webinar and share this information with others.  This webinar will be recorded and available following the event.

• Please click this link join the webinar.
• By iPhone one-tap: US: +16699006833, 772739792#  or +13462487799, 772739792#
• By Telephone: (For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location) US: +1 669 900 6833  or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923
• Webinar ID: 772 739 792
• International numbers available are also available at this link

California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)

A comprehensive list of the latest California resources such as fact sheets, videos, infographics, and more.

https://www.capio.org/coronavirus-covid-19

Inland Empire/Desert Community College COVID-19 Update Pages

Barstow Community College

• Homepage: http://www.barstow.edu/
• Coronavirus Update: http://www.barstow.edu/covid_19.html

Chaffey College

• Homepage: https://www.chaffey.edu/
• Coronavirus Updates: https://www.chaffey.edu/coronavirus/index.shtml

College of the Desert

• Homepage: http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/Pages/default.aspx
• Coronavirus Updates: http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/hs/virus/Pages/default.aspx

Copper Mountain College

• Homepage: https://www.cmccd.edu/
• Coronavirus Updates: https://www.cmccd.edu/faculty-and-staff/administration/facilities/safety-health/

Crafton Hills College

• Homepage: https://www.craftonhills.edu/
• Coronavirus Updates: https://www.craftonhills.edu/features/covid-19-response-resources/index.php

Moreno Valley College

• Homepage: http://www.mvc.edu/
• Coronavirus Updates: https://www.rccd.edu/admin/bfs/risk/Pages/covid_19.aspx

Mt. San Jacinto College

• Homepage: https://www.msjc.edu/
• Coronavirus Updates: https://www.msjc.edu/coronavirus/

Norco College

• Homepage: https://www.norcocollege.edu/Pages/Welcome.aspx
• Coronavirus Updates: https://www.rccd.edu/admin/bfs/risk/Pages/covid_19.aspx

Palo Verde College

• Homepage: http://paloverde.edu/default.aspx
• Coronavirus Updates: http://paloverde.edu/safety/health-safety.aspx

Riverside City College

• Homepage: https://www.rcc.edu/Pages/home.aspx
• Coronavirus Updates: https://www.rccd.edu/admin/bfs/risk/Pages/covid_19.aspx

San Bernardino Valley College

• Homepage: https://www.valleycollege.edu/
• Coronavirus Updates: http://www.sbccd.org/Human_Resources-Jobs/employee-labor-relations/safetyrisk/Coronavirus_Updates

Victor Valley College

• Homepage: http://www.vvc.edu/
• Coronavirus Updates: http://vvcforme.com/pubinfomktg/2020/03/09/victor-valley-college-coronavirus-covid-19-information/

Key Federal Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This site has the most up-to-date federal guidelines and data

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 

Fact Sheet: What to Do if You Are Sick

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/what-you-should-do.pdf

Fact Sheet: How to Stop the Spread of Viruses like COVID-19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf

US Department of Education

https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus

Guidance for Schools and Childcare Settings

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html

Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center

https://rems.ed.gov/Resources_Hazards_Threats_Biological_Hazards.aspx

Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-ihe-response.html

Federal Student Aid – Coronavirus Announcement

https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus

Other California Resources

California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Resource Page

This page has the most up-to-date and official State of California information, cases, data, tips and more.

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx

California Department of Public Health

Direct link to the latest news releases

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/New-Release-2020.aspx

 Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

http://www.oesnews.com/state-health-emergency-officials-announce-latest-covid-19-facts%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B/

League of CA Cities

https://www.cacities.org/coronavirus