Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a public health emergency by United States authorities in January 2020, ASTHO has been working with our members, federal agencies, and association partners to ensure state and territorial agencies have the resources and information they need to effectively respond to the pandemic.

ASTHO's incident command structure has been activated to support state and territorial health officials and their agencies. Below are frequently used COVID-19 resources produced by ASTHO. For additional resources or to learn more about ASTHO’s role in the COVID-19 response, please contact ASTHO's response team.

 

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Making Contact: A Training for COVID-19 Contact Tracers

This four-lesson course provides an entry-level foundation in contact tracing from a remote location. Learn how to identify, assess, and manage people who have been exposed to infection.

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COVID-19 Technology & Digital Tools Inventory

This database catalogues state/territorial health agency adoption of surveillance systems and digital technologies that support COVID-19 response.

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COVID-19 Public Health Communications Resource Hub

This online repository is a collection of resources, products, and event recordings that health officials can use to enhance communication efforts during a public health emergency.

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Latest COVID-19 Resources

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State and Territorial Policies to Strengthen the Public Health and Healthcare Workforce

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New Study Published in Journal of Emergency Management Highlights Shifts in State and Territorial Emergency Powers Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

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ASTHO Experts Featured in March Issue of Health Affairs

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Hearing the Hill

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ASTHO Leadership Trailblazer Series featuring Mark Levine
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Leadership Trailblazer Spotlight: Mark Levine, MD, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

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From the Chief Medical Officer: Leadership Considerations for Long COVID

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Exploring the Effect of Public Health Crises on Health Equity Leadership

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Overcoming Baked-In Inequities and Promoting Health Equity in the Island Areas

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