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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 the U.S.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:06:00 GMT
CDC COVID Data Tracker - Cases and Deaths by State
US COVID-19 Cases Caused by Variants
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
View a map showing the number of confirmed cases in each state of the new COVID-19 variant (B.1.1.7) in the United States.
Reporting County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Data
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC's COVID Data Tracker provides county-level COVID-19 vaccination data in the United States. This site provides an integrated, county view of key data for monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. It allows users to explore standardized data
Reporting COVID-19 Vaccination Demographic Data
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC's COVID Data Tracker provides COVID-19 vaccination data in the United States, including Demographic Characteristics of People Receiving COVID-19 Vaccinations in the United States.
Reporting Trends in Number of COVID-19 Vaccinations
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC's COVID Data Tracker provides trends data on the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in the United States.
Reporting COVID-19 Vaccinations in the United States
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Information on COVID-19 vaccination data reported in CDC's COVID Data Tracker.
Staffing Resources
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Federal staffing resources for health departments.
COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
A review of the week's key data from CDC's COVID Data Tracker, narrative interpretations, and visualizations.
Healthcare Facilities That Have Implemented COVID-19 Electronic Case Reporting
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Healthcare Facilities That Have Implemented COVID-19 Electronic Case Reporting
SPHERES
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
With extensive participation from US clinical and public health laboratories, academic institutions, and the private sector, the SPHERES consortium aims to generate information about the virus that will strengthen COVID-19 mitigation strategies.
Understanding Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Viral vector vaccines are a type of vaccine likely to be approved for use for COVID-19 that work differently from the initially approved mRNA vaccines.
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
List of public service announcements related to coronavirus.
Guidance for Reporting SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing Results
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
It is critically important for the nation's COVID-19 pandemic response to understand the genetic diversity, spread, and evolution of SARS-CoV-2, including variant viruses. This guidance for reporting SARS-CoV-2 sequencing will improve that understanding.
Strategies for Optimizing Supply of N95 Respirators
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Learn how to optimize N95 respirators during COVID-19.
Summary for Healthcare Facilities: Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators during the COVID-19 Response
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Checklist for Healthcare Facilities: Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators during the COVID-19 Response
Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC is working to learn more about the range of short- and long-term health effects associated with COVID-19. While most persons with COVID-19 recover and return to normal health, some patients can have symptoms that can last for weeks or even months after recovery from acute illness. Even people who are not hospitalized and who have mild illness can experience persistent or late symptoms. Multi-year studies are underway to further investigate. CDC continues work to identify how common these symptoms are, who is most likely to get them, and whether these symptoms eventually resolve.
How to talk about COVID-19 vaccines with friends and family
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 vaccines are new, and it's normal to for people to have questions about them. CDC has information about how to talk to your friends and family about COVID-19 vaccines.
Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Heart conditions associated with COVID-19 include inflammation and damage to the heart muscle itself, known as myocarditis, or inflammation of the covering of the heart, known as pericarditis.
COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkits
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkits for Medical Centers, Clinics, and Pharmacies, Long-term Care Facilities, Essential Workers, Community Based Organizations
Contact Tracing Resources for Health Departments
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC general principles for COVID and what CDC is doing to support contact tracing.
What to Expect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Because COVID-19 is a new disease with new vaccines, you may have questions about what happens before, during, and after your appointment to get vaccinated. These tips will help you know what to expect when you get vaccinated, what information your provider will give you, and resources you can use to monitor your health after you are vaccinated.
Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Information and frequently asked questions about requirement for proof of negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving in the United States
Teachers and Staff Resuming In-Person Learning
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
As your school resumes in-person learning during the coronavirus pandemic - whether for the first time or following an outbreak - this page can help you identify ways to protect your own health, as well as the health of students in your classroom.
COVID-19 Employer Information for Office Buildings
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Learn how office building employers, building owners and managers, and building operations specialists can create a safe and healthy workplace for workers and clients.
People with Moderate to Severe Asthma
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 can affect your respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs), cause an asthma attack, and possibly lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory disease.
COVID-19 Vaccines that Require 2 Shots
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
If you receive a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you will need 2 shots to get the most protection.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Home Page
Engaging Community Health Workers to Support Home-based care for people with COVID-19 in low-resource settings
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
This document provides suggestions for how Community Health Workers can support home-based care in low resource settings, including different actions community health workers can take to support patients, their families, and their communities during COVID-19, and how to identify which people are eligible for home-based care.
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
VAERS is an early warning system used to monitor adverse events that happen after vaccination.
Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Safety is a top priority for COVID-19 vaccines. Learn how the U.S. vaccine safety system is ensuring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Previous COVID-19 Forecasts: Cases
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Forecasts show national and state level cumulative reported and predicted deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. CDC is working with partners to bring together weekly COVID-19 forecasts in one place.
COVID-19 Forecasts: Cases
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Learn about COVID-19 forecasts and modeling for new cases.
COVID-19 Forecasts: Hospitalizations
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Learn about COVID-19 forecasts and modeling for new hospitalizations.
Previous COVID-19 Forecasts: Hospitalizations
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Learn about COVID-19 forecasts and modeling for new hospitalizations.
Previous Forecasts of Total Deaths
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Forecasts show national and state level cumulative reported and predicted deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
COVID-19 Forecasts: Deaths
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 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.
Improve How Your Mask Protects You
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Learn more about how to make sure your mask works effectively.
Improve the Fit and Filtration of Your Mask to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Learn what to consider regarding the fit and diltration of your mask.
Selected Adverse Events Reported after COVID-19 Vaccination
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines will undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. CDC recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you are eligible. Adverse events described on this page have been reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit for Health Departments and other Public Health Partners
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
The CDC has designed a toolkit to help community-based organizations (CBOs) educate communities about new COVID-19 vaccines.
How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Guidance for Wearing Masks
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC's considerations for wearing masks.
Crew Disembarkations through Commercial Travel
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
This webpage describes the criteria for and status of cruise ship response plans required for crew disembarkation with commercial travel.
Essential Services and Critical Infrastructure
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Essential Services and Critical Infrastructure
Cases & Deaths by County
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Find national and local rates for COVID cases and deaths in the United States.
Customizable COVID-19 Vaccination Content for Health Departments and Other Public Health Partners
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Customizable COVID-19 Vaccination Content for Health Departments and Other Public Health Partners
Resources for Sharing Real-Time Vaccine Information
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Resources for Sharing Real-Time Vaccine Information
v-safe COVID-19 Vaccine Pregnancy Registry
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
V-safe COVID-19 Vaccine Pregnancy Registry
Testing Data in the U.S.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Testing in the U.S.
Schools and Childcare Programs
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Schools & Childcare: Guidance for School Settings
Information about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Name: BNT162b2Manufacturer: Pfizer, Inc., and BioNTechType of vaccine: mRNANumber of shots: 2 shots, 21 days apartHow given: Shot in the muscle of the upper arm
Information about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Information about the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine including name, manufacturer, type of vaccine, number of shots, how it is given and links to ingredient information.
Science Brief: SARS-CoV-2 and Surface (Fomite) Transmission for Indoor Community Environments
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
People can be infected with SARS-CoV-2 through contact with surfaces. based on available epidemiological data and studies of environmental transmission factors, surface transmission is considered to be low.
CDC's COVID-19 Weekly Partner Calls
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC's COVID-19 Weekly Partner Calls provide a broad base of partners with updates on the latest guidance, hot topics, and scientific insight on CDC's COVID-19 response efforts. Each week the call focuses on a specific topic, diving deeply to provide more information, followed by a Q&A portion of the call. Questions are accepted ahead of time from the general public, and though not all questions are able to be answered during the call, as many are answered as possible.
Science Briefs
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC is learning more about how COVID-19 spreads and affects people and communities. Learn more by viewing scientific briefs and agendas.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers, School Staff, and Childcare Workers
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Teachers and staff in pre-Kindergarten to grade 12 (pre-K-12 schools) and childcare workers are prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines.
Percent of Delivered First Vaccine Doses Administered by U.S. States and Territories
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
States and jurisdictions assess their efforts at vaccinating their community and monitor the percentage of the vaccine supply delivered that has been administered.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Plain language cleaning and disinfection guidance (for community settings)
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Search COVID-19 risk assessment by country larger map
Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 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.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Guidance for cleaning and disinfecting a public space, facility, or business to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Different COVID-19 Vaccines
Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Overview of what you should know about the different COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine types and how they work to provide protection against COVID-19, which vaccines have been authorized and recommended in the United States, and which are in Phase 3 clinical trials.
New Variant of Virus that Causes COVID-19 Detected
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Since November 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) has reported a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in London and southeast England. This rapid increase in cases has been linked to a different version-or variant-of the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2).
Post Vaccination for Workplaces
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Learn how post-vaccine side effects differ from a possible COVID infection and how to reduce the effect of post-vaccination signs and symptoms in the workplace.
Workplaces and Businesses
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Workplaces and Businesses
After You Travel
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 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.
Federal Register Notice: Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Dr. Robert Redfield signed a declaration determining that the evictions of tenants could be detrimental to public health control measures to slow the spread COVID-19
International Travel During COVID-19
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
There are several things to consider when deciding whether it is safe for you to travel in the United States. This includes the following: is COVID-19 spreading where you're going, will you be in close contact with others, are you at higher risk of severe illness if you do get COVID-19, do you have a plan for taking time off from work or school, do you live with someone who is older or has a severe chronic health condition, and is COVID-19 spreading where you live?
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Vaccine Channel Portfolio by Jurisdiction
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
This report provides an overview of the multiple channels being used to ensure all Americans have access to COVID-19 vaccine. Jurisdictional delivery and administration portfolios vary across the United States because of population variability.
Science Brief: Background Rationale and Evidence for Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
The risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection in fully vaccinated people cannot be completely eliminated, but the benefits of relaxing some measures may outweigh the residual risk. This page offers background rationale and data for public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people.
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Interim public health recommendations describing the type of activities people who are fully vaccinated can do once fully vaccinated.
When You've Been Fully Vaccinated
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Recommendations on what activities people can do after they have been fully vaccinated, including how to gather safely with vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
What to Do if Your Pet Tests Positive for the Virus that Causes COVID-19
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Based on the limited information available now, the risk of pets spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low. There is no reason to abandon or surrender pets that have been confirmed positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Tribal Communities
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Ongoing mitigation guidance, mitigation guidance, and prevention and support for tribal communities.
Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
There are several things to consider when deciding whether it is safe for you to travel in the United States. This includes the following: is COVID-19 spreading where you're going, will you be in close contact with others, are you at higher risk of severe illness if you do get COVID-19, do you have a plan for taking time off from work or school, do you live with someone who is older or has a severe chronic health condition, and is COVID-19 spreading where you live?
Travelers Returning from Cruise Ship and River Cruise Voyages
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC recommends that all people defer travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide. That's because the risk of COVID-19 on cruise ships is high. Older adults and people with serious chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, or lung disease, should especially defer travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, because of their increased risk for severe disease.
Older Adults
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Older adults, 65 years and older, are at higher risk for severe illness. COVID-19 is a new disease and we are learning more about it every day.
Travel: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Frequently Asked Questions regarding travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Most confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported from China have occurred in adults.
Travel
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
This page includes information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for travelers and travel-related industries.
Ship Crew Well-Being During COVID-19
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Learn more about coping with stress for crew members.
Know Your Travel Risk
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Some travel activities, like staying at guest lodgings, can increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Your chances of exposure are higher if you come into close contact with others, especially people you don't know, or use shared public facilities.
Know When to Delay your Travel to Avoid Spreading COVID-19
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Advice on when and how long people should delay their domestic or international travel to avoid spreading COVID-19.
Training for Healthcare Professionals
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Healthcare professionals, find trainings on PPE use, nonpharmaceutical interventions, emergency preparedness and response, and more.
Information About Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people aged 18 years and older.
Information for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Resources for Healthcare Professionals Caring for COVID-19 Patients
Maintaining Essential Services for Malaria in Low-Resource Countries
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
If essential malaria interventions are significantly disrupted due to COVID-19 challenges, numbers of malaria cases will significantly increase, and death rates could double.
Participants at Adult Day Services Centers and Their Caregivers
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Participants (adults who attend ADSCs) and their caregivers can take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones by helping reduce the spread of COVID-19 at ADSC facilities and at home.
Guidance for Adult Day Services Centers
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Strategies for administrators and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Adult Day Service Centers (ADSCs). ADSCs provide social or health services to community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over and adults of any age living with disability.
COVID-19 Electronic Laboratory Reporting Implementation by State
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
CDC has been rapidly onboarding state and jurisdictional health departments to a more detailed form of COVID-19 electronic laboratory reporting (CELR). See which states have converted to electronic laboratory reporting.
If You Have Pets
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Until we learn more about how this virus affects animals, treat pets as you would other human family members to protect them from a possible infection.
Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with High Risk for Severe COVID-19: Information for Healthcare Providers
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Guidance for clinical healthcare workers on clinical care for patients with underlying medical conditions who are diagnosed with COVID-19.
People with Certain Medical Conditions
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
People of Any Age with Underlying Medical Conditions
COVID-19 Vaccines for People at Increased Risk for Severe Illness from COVID-19
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for and can be administered to most people with underlying medical conditions.
What Older Adults Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, which is why the CDC recommends older adults receive COVID-19 vaccines.
State Public Health Veterinarians and Animal Health Officials
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Recommendations, guidance and other tools for state public health veterinarians and animal health officials to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Questions and Answers: For People Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use Disorder
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
People who use drugs or have substance use disorder and medical professionals can find information about drug use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Spread in Nursing Homes
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Guidance for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to take steps to assess and improve their preparedness for responding to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Performing Broad-Based Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Congregate Correctional, Detention, and Homeless Service Settings
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Standardized procedure for broad-based testing for SARS-CoV-2 in congregate settings: Considerations for health departments and healthcare providers
