Recommended Reading: April

In partnership with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center, Highline College is now hosting COVID-19 testing on campus.

From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday, a mobile testing site will be located in the East parking lot.

The following locations provide free COVID-19 testing – regardless of immigration or insurance status. They are open to anyone who cannot access a COVID-19 test through their regular healthcare provider. Most sites are non-profit Community Health Centers.

The CDC is the top health authority for the United States of America. Their COVID-19 website provides resources on symptoms, federal guidelines and important statistics on testing throughout the country.

The WHO provides reliable information on cases from around the world and works closely with international governments to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.

This interactive dashboard/map provides the latest global numbers and numbers by country of COVID-19 cases on a daily basis.

This is an anxious time for adults, but it can be even be scarier for children. This resource from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) provides tips on how to talk to your children about COVID-19 and the impact pandemics can have on us locally and globally.

The Department of Health is leading the fight against COVID-19 here in Washington state. Their website includes information on symptoms and testing as well as links to additional resources.

Updates and Support Services for students. From letters by Dr. Mosby to the Tutoring Center's tips, this is where to find it!

Here are 8 ways to help you stay focused and get more done when studying at home.

The official website of the Governor of Washington, Jay Inslee. Visit this website for information on how his office is working through the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing resources for employers, employees, students and veterans.

Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.

From summer camps to distance learning, how Seattle-area families are making the best of summer.

COVID-19 Resources for Puget Sound Families
Your go-to guide for coping with the coronavirus crisis

From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities

A summer like no other! You can have outdoor fun in the COVID era, Chan School expert says, but keep your distance

The striking overrepresentation of African Americans among confirmed Covid-19 cases is also seen in what state-by-state data is available, and it underscores that, far from being an “equalizer,” the coronavirus pandemic is amplifying preexisting social inequities tied to race, class, and access to the health care system.

The pandemic seems to be hitting people of color the hardest.

Tacoma Public Utilities is offering relief to customers, see if you qualify.

Pudget Sound Energy is offering relief to customers. See is you qualify.

If you’re looking for help feeding yourself or your family, you’re in the right place. Use the map to find a Food Lifeline partner food bank, food pantry, or hot meal program in your neighborhood. This food is free and available to you, even if you don’t qualify for SNAP or EBT.

Some of these programs and services are available to everyone regardless of where you live. All Seattle residents regardless of immigration status are eligible for City of Seattle programs and services unless noted otherwise.

4 Job hunting excuses and why they are wrong.

Highline has career counselors and coaching waiting for you!!!

King 5 lists employers who are currently hiring during this COVID crisis.

Updates and Support Services for students. From letters by Dr. Mosby to the Tutoring Center's tips, this is where to find it!

The drive-in Wi-Fi hot spots in South King County are the King County Library System’s libraries.

Washington State COVID-19 Response is the one-stop, official COVID-19 site, where all state agencies provide their information and emergency actions. You'll find links to the State Department of Health, resources for individuals and families, travelers and commuters, the latest information on unemployment benefits for business and workers and small business support from the Department of Employment Security, local health departments, and for childcare, K-12, and higher education.

Everyone is stuck at home. It’s hard not to focus on the headlines, the uncertainty and the heartache. We’re all leaning on our houseplants and each other for support during these tough times. Here are 100 activities you can do ay home.

It is hard to stay positive during these stressful times, here are some tips to keep postive.

Mental health is just as important as your physical health. Stay sane during the COVID lockdown.

Panda Cam, enough said.

With the planet’s 1,700 public botanical gardens closed because of COVID-19, you can explore these havens of tranquillity virtually and experience their peaceful calm in the safety of your living room.

Many of the world’s art institutions have been forced to temporarily shut their doors. Luckily, that doesn’t mean that we’ve lost access to the countless treasures. Many offer virtual tours of their holdings. From Santa Fe to New Delhi you can find a new favorite.

Take a tour of the National Aquarium with more than 17,000 specimens representing over 750 species. The National Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures. The aquarium's stated vision is to confront pressing issues facing global aquatic habitats through pioneering science, conservation, and educational programming.

Take free assesments or your computer skills and learn how everything from the cloud to information security works. After you master all the topics you can take a test and get a Digital Literacy Certificate from Microsoft.

TypingClub is web based and free! It is used by many schools to effectively teach you how to type quickly and accurately.

Brush up on some skills you already have or learn something new with these free tutorials.

“Goodnight With Dolly” features music icon and book lover, Dolly Parton reading a series of Imagination Library books all carefully chosen for their appropriate content at this moment in time. Dolly welcomes the viewers and introduces the title, author and illustrator. Snuggled in bed with her Imagination Library book, Dolly shares stories that are just right for this moment in time. The readings will be a mixture of Dolly and the interior pages of the books. Once a week for 10 weeks at 7:00 PM EST, The Book Lady will deliver her story

Connection with people is an inherent aspect of our human society. We seek out and lean on human interaction when we are experiencing the stress of life's challenges. This biological programming drives us to gather in groups, usually shielding us from mental and physical harm.

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Utilize these resources from the CDC to manage your stress and anxiety during this trying time.

Josh Gad, the actor who voices the character Olaf in “Frozen,” is doing his part to entertain children as they and their families practice social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Each night, Gad is reading children’s books to fans on Twitter – be they young or old.

Snopes is a great source to fact check news stories.

Real time virus tracking from around the world.

There are lots of great websites out there to fact check articles you find online. The Washington Post is a trusted news source that checks news stories out there for misleading and inaccurate information.

Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019. The CDC addresses rumors and gives you the answers.