Coronavirus - National Safety Council

Cases of coronavirus, or COVID-19, have surpassed 100 million worldwide, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, with more than 26 million cases in the United States.

NSC publishes COVID-19 data on Injury Facts®. Use the interactive map to track cases in the United States. Filters allow you to view total cases, new cases, rates per 100,000 population, confirmed cases, deaths and state-specific trends.

Do you have questions or comments about the NSC Coronavirus Hub or the Council's response to coronavirus? Please email [email protected].

The Post-Quarantine Workplace

Safe Actions for Employee Returns (SAFER) - Help to navigate a changed environment.

Employee Wellbeing

Resources to address worker stress, mental health, substance misuse and more.

Federal Guidelines

Face covering, travel advisories, critical industry and general information for employers.

Health and Safety Materials

Tips sheets and presentations available to the public and created by NSC.

Resources for NSC Members

Safety+Health Magazine

Get continuous, up-to-the-minute coverage on coronavirus from Safety+Health magazine.

From Our CEO

NSC President and CEO Lorraine M. Martin: 'Workplace safety is more critical than ever.'

COVID-19 CPR Guidelines

For first aid instructors, and professional and lay rescuers. Version en Español.

Webinars and Podcasts

Covering the most up-to-date safety information and practices regarding COVID-19.

Donate Equipment, PPE

Donate medical equipment, non-medical goods and services, personal protective equipment.

State-Specific Resources

State-by-state emergency orders, National Guard activation, legislative calendars and more.

Status: NSC Events

Donate medical equipment, non-medical goods and services, personal protective equipment.

Government Outreach and Communications

The National Safety Council has sent letters to state and national leaders regarding COVID-19, including the following:

On May 27, NSC President and CEO Lorraine Martin was featured on the Accidental Safety Pro podcast to discuss the latest SAFER developments.
On May 7, NSC urged the Department of Labor to adopt the Safe Action for Employee Returns (SAFER) framework as part of its Opening America’s Workplaces Again national online dialogue.
NSC and more than 50 partner organizations penned a letter to Vice President Mike Pence April 15 urging the federal government to provide COVID-19 testing resources to employers with workers engaged in essential business services.

NSC News Releases

National Safety Council has issued the following news releases regarding the COVID-19 pandemic:

SafetyFirst Blogs

NSC has published the following SafetyFirst blogs regarding the COVID-19 pandemic:

Nothing is Normal About Going Back to School This Year: Aug. 3
Preparing for Safe Workplace Re-entry is Far From Done: July 14
Showing Up to Work is More Complex Than Ever: July 6
Facing Safe Re-opening - A Leader's Perspective: June 22
Healthcare Workers and Mental Health During COVID-19: May 18
What COVID-19 Response Can Teach Us About Roadway Safety: May 5
Surveying Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic: April 27
Food Delivery and Carryout Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic: April 14
COVID-19 and Workplace Implications: April 6
At-home Emergency Preparedness and Covid-19: March 31
Addressing Coronavirus One Day at a Time: March 24

Guidance for Employers: COVID-19 and the Workplace