The safety and health of our communities, visitors, and dedicated employees is always a top priority for all of us. The global impact of COVID-19 is a reminder of how important it is to widely communicate, learn from colleagues, and source relevant and important information in this ever-evolving environment. Below is a collection of links related to COVID-19. We highly recommend you familiarize yourself with these.

• The American Alliance of Museums has compiled a guide to help museums prepare internally and externally for outbreaks in their communities.
• AMA has developed three tabletop exercises for museums: Using Scenarios to Plan Your Museum’s COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Response
• AMA is also hosting a webinar on April 10th Coronavirus (COVID-19) and museums: impact, innovations, and planning for post-crisis
• Centers for Disease Control
• CDC Coronavirus Communication Resources
• Guidance for Building Water Systems
• Occupational Health and Safety Administration
• ASHRAE COVID-19 Preparedness Resources
• ASHRAE Guidance for Building Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• ASHRAE Filtration and Disinfection
• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control – guidance for non-healthcare facilities
• Swiss Office of Federal Health
• World Health Organization
• Government of Canada Health
• Australian Government - Department of Health
• New Zealand Government - 
• New Zealand Ministry of Health
• UK Government
• Smithsonian deep-cleaning and sanitizing during a closure - resource
  
• Camfil resources:

• Camfil Addresses the Coronavirus Pandemic
• Interview with Steve Devine,  Vice President of R & D for Camfil, USA - a conversation with Steve Devine
• Camfil Insights
• Reduce Risk of Infectious Virus 
• FAQ about Viruses and Filtration 
• Medical Supply Drive - mobilizing supplies and getting them to hospitals in dire need (USA and UK)
  
• Smithsonian - COVID-19 Employee Positive Case  - resource
• Smithsonian Directive 109 - Emergency Operations Program - resource
  
• Smithsonian Directive 109 - Annex H Emergency Operations Plan - Smithsonian Infectious Disease Plan - resource
  
• Smithsonian Emergency Operations Plan - resource
• Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative Resource Hub
• Smithsonian Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures - resource
• Cushman & Wakefield COVID-19 - resource 
• Cushman & Wakefield COVID-19 How-to Guide for reopening workplaces - resource
• Johns Hopkins - Center for Health and Security - Public Health Principles for a Phased Reopening During COVID-19 (Guidance for Governors)
• McGuire Engineers, Inc - COVID-19 Guidance

• A Frontline Guide for Local Decision Makers 
• Guidance on Preparing the Workplaces for COVID-19 - OSHA
• AAM's Guide to Reopening
• Managing Collections Care During Pandemics
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility - CDC
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - health and safety resources/tools for workers who may be at risk of exposure to COVID-19
• Sample Reopening Plans (AAM)
• "Risks Them, and Avoid Them" - Blog Post
• REHVA Guidance Document - Federation of European Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Association
• ASHRAE position document on infections aerosols

• HVAC Considerations/Recommendations from Mueller Associates 

• Safe Work Australia (Australian Government) guidelines for workplaces – cultural institutions

*April 9 Recording of COVID-19 Town Hall with Smithsonian's Medical Officer, Dr. Anne McDonough and Office of Emergency Management Director, Eric Gentry.  Video (328 mb) / Audio Only (23 mb)

NEW AS OF September 4, 2020

• Smithsonian Road Map to Reopening Version 2.0
  

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