Do your part to stop the spread of wrong information about COVID-19 by doing these things:
- Don't believe the rumors
- Don't pass them along
- Go to trusted sources of information to get the facts about the response to COVID-19
Below are a few resources that will help you know the facts about COVID-19 and help stop the spread of rumors.
COVID-19 and The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
April 15, 2020
The Federal Trade Commission has a few tips to help you avoid scams.
Federal and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money
April 15, 2020
Don’t trust anyone who offers financial help and then asks for money or personal information.
You don’t have to register with FEMA to receive help from the SBA
April 15, 2020
If you represent a small business or nonprofit, for information visit the U.S. Small Business Administration’s COVID-19 loan resources page. FEMA is not able to accept disaster assistance registrations for COVID-19. If you are unemployed due to COVID-19, please contact your
No vaccines are currently available for COVID-19
April 15, 2020
Currently, there are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs specifically for the treatment of COVID-19. Researchers are studying new drugs, and drugs that are already approved for other health conditions, as possible treatments for COVID-19. The Centers for
Stimulus Package
April 15, 2020
A stimulus package has been passed by Congress to help Americans in need.
rinsing your nose with saline WON’T prevent COVID-19
April 15, 2020
Saline rinse will not prevent COVID-19
People of all ages can be infected with COVID-19
April 15, 2020
Everyone is susceptible to COVID-19, not just older people