Coronavirus Resources

We have assembled a list of reputable and/or official coronavirus resources:

Government Resources

Local Government

• There are two local numbers for residents to call for COVID-19 related resources and questions:

  • Chester County Health Department Hotline at 610-344-6225. Call 8:30am-4:30pm, seven days a week.

  • Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline, which is staffed 24/7. Call 1-800-722-7112.

• Delaware County Coronavirus Updates

• Delaware County COVID-19 Case Map

• Delco Alert System Signup (emergency notification system)

• City of Philadelphia

State Government

• State of Pennsylvania Coronavirus Updates

• PA Department of Health

• PA Department of Health COVID-19 resources in multiple languages

• State of Delaware Coronavirus Updates

• State of New Jersey Coronavirus Updates

Federal Government

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus Updates

International

• World Health Organization Coronavirus Updates

Schools, Colleges and Universities

• Swarthmore College Coronavirus Updates

• Penn State Brandywine Coronavirus Updates

• Delaware County Schools Pandemic Action Plan

• Wallingford Swarthmore School District COVID-19 Updates

• Wallingford Swarthmore School District (school messenger instructions)

• Wallingford Swarthmore School District (PowerSchool login/registration - required for school messenger)

• Rose Tree Media School District

• Evidence and Considerations for School Reopenings (from CHOP’s PolicyLab)

Food Assistance

• Delaware County food and meal assistance map

• Swarthmore Co-op home delivery

Help/Volunteer/Donate

• Donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to local healthcare organizations

• Mask making resources for sewers/stitchers

• Another resource for donating protective/medical supplies: call 1-800-253-3102 or email: EOC@DelcoDES.org

• The Foundation for Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund — Helping minimize the economic hardship and disruption of safety-net services in the community.

• Alternative Care site at the Glen Mills School — A medical facility for people not infected with COVID-19. Medical and logistical personnel needed.

• The Swarthmore Co-op — Help needed stocking shelves, controlling the door, and organizing deliveries.

• The Foundry Church Food Bank — Donations accepted Fridays 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 484-326-5362.

• Media Food Bank — First United Methodist Church. 610-566-3172.

• Nether-Swarthmore TimeBank - pairs folks who need help with those who are willing to do some helping.

• Senior Guide to Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Business Resources

• Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Working Capital Access Plan has been released. This program applies to small businesses (100 employees or less) and offers loans of up to $100K with 0% interest. The program is administered through the local Certified Economic Development Unit (CEDO). The CEDO is network of economic development organizations, including the Delaware County Commerce Center. For more information, contact the Delaware County Commerce Center at 610-566-2225 or email: info@delcopa.org. Information and documentation to start a loan.

Additional Useful Information

• Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins University (visualization tool)

• Philadelphia Inquirer Coronavirus Updates (live updates)

• Swarthmorean Facebook Page