Read the articles, research, media stories and leadership statements to help understand the science and data of novel coronavirus. Also find articles, housing information, and guidance addressing xenophobia and racism, which has been on the rise with the COVID-19 pandemic.


Coronavirus stats, common myths

Sacramento County COVID-19 Dashboard

WHO Resources and Myth Busters


Public Service Announcements from The California Endowment


COVID Vaccine Myth #1

Myth #1 – The vaccine will give me COVID. UC Davis medical staff explain how myths around the COVID vaccine are not true. This video will help provide answers and give you the information needed so you can keep your family safe. Roll up your sleeve California.

Myth #1 explained video


COVID Vaccine Myth #2

Myth #2 – The vaccine development was rushed and isn’t safe. UC Davis medical staff explain how myths around the COVID vaccine are not true. This video will help provide answers and give you the information needed so you can keep your family safe. Roll up your sleeve California.

Myth #2 explained video


COVID Vaccine Myth #3

Myth #3 – I’ve already had COVID, I don’t need the vaccine. UC Davis medical staff explain how myths around the COVID vaccine are not true. This video will help provide answers and give you the information needed so you can keep your family safe. Roll up your sleeve California.

Myth #3 explained video


Xenophobia and health disparities in the news

Leadership statements rejecting xenophobia and racism

Joint “Statement on Rejecting Coronavirus Xenophobia” from Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health, and Renetta Garrison Tull, Vice Chancellor, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Emily Galindo, Interim Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs at UC Davis.


Equity and Inclusion during COVID-19 - PDF
Updated March 18, 2020, from the University of California

This guidance document has been prepared by the Council of Chief Diversity Officers at the University of California to assist campus decision makers, faculty, administrators, students and staff on providing supportive positive and inclusive campus climates during the COVID-19 crisis.