New! Local New Mexico links:
- New Mexico Coronavirus Updates FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/nmcoronavirus
- Albuquerque Journal COVID-19 updates https://www.abqjournal.com/coronavirus
- COVID-19 Tracking Project (US & states) https://covidtracking.com/data/
- NM COVID-19 Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/nmcoronavirus/?ref=share
- NM In Depth COVID-19 State Tracking Map http://nmindepth.com/interactive-map-new-mexico-covid-19-cases/
And here is a handy PDF of how viruses and immune systems work, with clear descriptions of how COVID-19 is different from other viruses and the flu. It was prepared by Joanna Redfern, PhD, for a college-level biology class she teaches. She got her PhD in biology at UNM a few years back.
Now follows a list of resources we hope you find helpful as you report on the COVID-19 pandemic. We will update this as we find more/new/interesting sources – please do send us helpful links you come across in your reporting. We will also post updates to the SPJ Rio Grande FB page.
First tips: AP Style is “COVID-19” (uppercase w/hyphen) and “coronavirus” (lowercase, one word).
And also from AP: It’s cancel, canceled, canceling and cancellation.
Good luck, and stay well!
Reporting tips:
Staying safe while reporting on a pandemic:
COVID-19 pages for reporters:
