Monday, March 16, 2020

Resources for Social Distancing

The global response to the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been swift and drastic, with most universities and other public spaces closing temporarily in an effort to "flatten the curve" of new infections. For information on Duke University's response, check https://coronavirus.duke.edu/; the Law School information page can be found at https://law.duke.edu/about/coronavirus-response.

Experts agree that "social distancing," which encourages people to self-isolate as much as possible at home, is key to preventing further transmission. While schools transition to online learning and many workers shift to remote employment, that leaves the question of how to spend free time in an age when most restaurants and non-essential services are shuttered for the foreseeable future. Here are some resources to brighten your time at home.
Additional online resources can be found on our website, including access to the Duke Libraries Catalog and Research Databases A-Z.