Conditions with the virus can change rapidly with mutations and outbreaks. Consult these guides regularly as they are updated with new content.

COVID-19 News Org Safety Protocols (.PDF)

CPJ Safety Advisory: Covering the Coronavirus Pandemic

Reuters Institute: COVID-19 is hurting journalists’ mental health. News outlets should help them now

IJNET: How Can Reporters Protect Themselves During a Pandemic?

UNICEF: Safety Guidelines for Reporters Covering COVID-19

Thomson Foundation: Safety for Covering COVID-19

Pulitzer Center: Freelance Tips on COVID-19 Reporting

IJNET: Reporting During Two Pandemics: COVID-19 and Racism

Student Reporting Guidelines During COVID-19
A list of tips for educators and students.

ICFJ: Journalism and the Pandemic
Published November 2020, it’s the first large-scale global survey of journalists since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Safety and many other issues are addressed.

Australian Broadcast Association: Working in the Field During a Pandemic (.PDF)

USC Annenberg: How Can Reporters Stay Safe While Covering COVID-19

IJNET: Tips for Coping After Covering Traumatic Events

The Self-Investigation
Free stress management program for journalists.

RTDNA: Coronavirus and the Newsroom — How to Keep Your Team Safe

Public Media Alliance: Coronavirus Resources and Best Practices

Nieman Lab: How Journalists Are Managing Their Mental Health

NPR: How Do I Protect Myself if the Coronavirus Can Linger in the Air?

ICFJ: Nine Remote Interviewing Tips for Journalists

JEA Video: Reporting Safety and Shared Equipment

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