Relief News Updates
COVID-19 News from the CDC
COVID-19 News from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Cases in U.S.
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:00:00 GMT
Cases in U.S.
Responder Stories
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Responder Stories
Data Visualization
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
Testing in the U.S.
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Testing in the U.S.
Staffing Resources
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Staffing Resources
How Coronavirus Spreads
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
How COVID-19 Spreads
Resources
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Resources
Information for Healthcare Professionals
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Resources for Healthcare Professionals Caring for COVID-19 Patients
A Marathoner's Take on COVID-19
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
A Marathoner's Take on COVID-19
Contact Tracing
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Contact Tracing
Support Services
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Support Services
Community-level Seroprevalence Surveys
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Community-level Seroprevalence Surveys
Cruise Ship Crew Member Disembarkations
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Cruise Ship Crew Member Disembarkations
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country
Large-scale Geographic Seroprevalence Surveys
Sun, 31 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Large-scale Geographic Seroprevalence Surveys
CDC in Action
Sun, 31 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
CDC is aggressively responding to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and preparing for the potential of community spread in the United States.
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Sat, 30 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
The following interim guidance may help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, in non-healthcare settings. The guidance also provides planning considerations if there are more widespread, community outbreaks of COVID-19.
Schools and Day Camps
Sat, 30 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Learn how communities can stay safe while resuming school and providing support for parents and guardians returning to work.
Guidance for Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities
Sat, 30 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
CDC has guidance for administrators of group homes (GHs) for people with disabilities. GH administrators may consider implementing several strategies to encourage behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Considerations for Institutes of Higher Education
Sat, 30 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Considerations for Institutes of Higher Education
COVIDView Weekly Summary
Fri, 29 May 2020 18:00:00 GMT
COVIDView
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) and Children
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Most confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported from China have occurred in adults.
Schools & Childcare: Guidance for School Settings
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Schools & Childcare: Guidance for School Settings
Considerations for Youth Sports
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Considerations for Youth Sports
Households Living in Close Quarters
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
This guidance is intended for people living together in close quarters, such as people who share a small apartment, or for people who live in the same household with large or extended families.
Employers with Workers at High Risk
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Employers with Workers at High Risk
Meat and Poultry Processing Facility Assessment Toolkit
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Tools and resources for occupational safety and health professionals and state and local public health officials assessing meat and poultry processing facilities.
Childcare Programs
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Childcare Programs
Anuncios de servicio público (PSA, por sus siglas en inglés)
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Anuncios de servicio público (PSA, por sus siglas en inglés)
Contact Tracing for COVID-19
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Contact Tracing for COVID-19
Appendices
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Appendices
COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings: Questions and Answers
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Information supports healthcare personnel who may care for patients who are confirmed with or under investigation for COVID-19.
Considerations When Preparing for COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Considerations When Preparing for COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities
Discontinuation of Home Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Limited information is available to characterize the spectrum of clinical illness, transmission efficiency, and the duration of viral shedding for persons with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This guidance is based on available information about COVID-19 and subject to change as additional information becomes available.
Communication Toolkit for Airlines to inform Travelers and Crew
Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Communication Toolkit for Airlines to inform Travelers and Crew
Travelers Prohibited from Entry to the United States
Thu, 28 May 2020 18:45:00 GMT
Travelers Prohibited from Entry to the United States
United States Coronavirus (COVID-19) Death Toll Surpasses 100,000
Thu, 28 May 2020 15:30:00 GMT
Today the number of people in the United States who have died from COVID-19 surpassed 100,000. Families, friends, coworkers, loved ones and community members are grieving for each person who has been lost to this disease.
What You Can Do
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
What You Can Do
How to Wash Cloth Face Coverings
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Cloth face coverings should be washed after each use. It is important to always remove face coverings correctly and. Wash your hands after handling or touching a used face covering.
Resources for Businesses and Employers
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Resources for Businesses and Employers
First Responders and Law Enforcement
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
First Responders and Law Enforcement
Interim Guidance for Mass Transit Administrators
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Interim Guidance for Mass Transit Administrators
Antibody Testing At-A-Glance Recommendations for Professionals
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Antibody Testing At-A-Glance Recommendations for Professionals
Using Antibody Tests for COVID-19
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Using Antibody Tests for COVID-19
Information for Sanitation and Wastewater Workers on COVID-19
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Informational web page with links to provide relevant COVID-19 information for sanitation and wastewater workers
Coronavirus and Travel in the United States
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Coronavirus and Travel in the United States
Interim Guidance for Restaurants and Bars
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Interim Guidance for Restaurants and Bars
COVID-19 By the Numbers
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 By the Numbers
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Triage of Suspected COIVD-19 Patients in non-US Healthcare Settings
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Triage of Suspected COIVD-19 Patients in non-US Healthcare Settings
Travel: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Travel: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
COVID-19 Forecasts for the United States
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
CDC works with partners to bring together weekly forecasts for COVID-19 deaths in one place. These forecasts have been developed independently and shared publicly. It is important to bring these forecasts together to help understand how they compare with each other and how much uncertainty there is about what may happen in the upcoming four weeks.
Considerations for Pharmacies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Considerations for Pharmacies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Screening clients for respiratory infection symptoms at entry to homeless shelters
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Screening clients for respiratory infection symptoms at entry to homeless shelters
Previous COVID-19 Forecasts
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Previous COVID-19 Forecasts
Communication Resources for Travelers
Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Communication Resources for Travelers
COVID-19 Forecasts: New Hospitalizations
Wed, 27 May 2020 23:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 Forecasts: New Hospitalizations
Funeral Guidance for Individuals and Families
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Funeral Guidance for Individuals and Families
Disinfecting your home if someone is sick
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
As part of your everyday prevention actions clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. For example: tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles.
COVID-19 Employer Information for Office Buildings
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 Employer Information for Office Buildings
Considerations for Restaurants and Bars
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
CDC offers considerations for ways in which operators can protect employees, customers, and communities and slow the spread of COVID-19.
People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
Guidance for Direct Service Providers
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
CDC has published guidance to support Direct Service Providers (DSPs), including personal care attendants, direct support professionals, paraprofessionals, therapists, and others as they support people with disabilities for COVID-19.
Guidance for Direct Service Providers, Caregivers, Parents, and People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
This guidance is intended to inform Direct Service Providers, caregivers, parents, and people with developmental and behavioral disorders on accommodations, modifications, and assistance related to COVID-19 preparation and response.
Key Resources
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Key Resources
Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments
Community Mitigation Framework
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Community Mitigation Framework
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
Travelers from Countries with Widespread Sustained (Ongoing) Transmission Arriving in the United States
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Depending on your travel history, you will be asked to stay home for a period of 14 days from the time you left an area with widespread or ongoing community spread.
Clean & Disinfect
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Guidance on the cleaning and disinfection of households where persons under investigation (PUI) or those with confirmed COVID-19 reside or may be in self-isolation.
Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19
Financial Resources
Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Financial Resources
Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview
When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
If you have or think you might have COVID-19, it is important to stay home and away from other people. Staying away from others helps stop the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Mathematical Modeling
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 Mathematical Modeling
Running Essential Errands
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, and completing banking activities. The following information provides advice about how to meet these household needs in a safe and healthy manner.
Investigating a COVID-19 Case
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Investigating a COVID-19 Case
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Protect Yourself When Using Transportation
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Protect Yourself When Using Transportation
Data Management for Assigning and Managing Investigations
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Data Management for Assigning and Managing Investigations
How to Get CDC's COVID-19 Diagnostic Test and Supplies
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
How to Get CDC's COVID-19 Diagnostic Test and Supplies
Digital Contact Tracing Tools
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Digital Contact Tracing Tools
Scaling Up Staffing Roles in Case Investigation and Contact Tracing
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Scaling Up Staffing Roles in Case Investigation and Contact Tracing
Managing Investigations During an Outbreak
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Managing Investigations During an Outbreak
Special Considerations for Health Departments
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Special Considerations for Health Departments
Interim Additional Guidance for Outpatient and Ambulatory Care Settings: Responding to Community Transmission of COVID-19 in the United States
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Interim Additional Guidance for Outpatient and Ambulatory Care Settings: Responding to Community Transmission of COVID-19 in the United States
Training Case Investigators and Contact Tracers
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Training Case Investigators and Contact Tracers
Confidentiality and Consent
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Confidentiality and Consent
Building Community Support
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Building Community Support
Evaluating Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Success
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Evaluating Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Success
When to Initiate Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Activities
Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
When to Initiate Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Activities
Tribal Communities
Mon, 25 May 2020 21:00:00 GMT
Tribal Communities
Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation (PUI)
Mon, 25 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation (PUI)
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
Mon, 25 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Institutions of higher education (IHE), working together with local health departments, have an important role in slowing the spread of diseases, and protecting vulnerable students, staff, and faculty to help ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
COVID-19Surge
Mon, 25 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19Surge
If You Are Sick
Sun, 24 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, you should take steps to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.
CDC Diagnostic Test for COVID-19
Sun, 24 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
CDC Diagnostic Test for COVID-19
FAQs for Administrators and Leaders at Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
Sun, 24 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
FAQs for Administrators and Leaders at Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
Resources for Community and Faith-Based Leaders
Sun, 24 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
Resources for Community and Faith-Based Leaders
Information for Laboratories
Sat, 23 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT
This page includes interim guidance and resources for laboratory professionals working with specimens from persons under investigation (PUI) for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
