Many new apps claim to be aimed at helping combat the coronavirus. Some provide vital notifications and advice, but others are full of misinformation and scams. That’s why we recommend the following, trustworthy sources.
Always investigate the authenticity and authority of any app or website that claims to provide COVID-19 information. Many of these will let anyone self-report data and publish their own articles without fact-checking. The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) website has a lot of excellent information about the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the primary federal agency tasked with safeguarding public health in the U.S. You’ll find everything from general information and U.S. case statistics, to a symptom self-checker, and guides to make your own face mask.