CDC Novel Coronavirus
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COVID-19 Overview and Infection Prevention and Control Priorities in Non-US Healthcare Settings
Coronavirus Background Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illness in animals or humans. In humans there are several known coronaviruses that cause respiratory infections. These coronaviruses…
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What COVID-19 Seroprevalence Surveys Can Tell Us
Updated July 8, 2020 Print Read Text Equivalent (for Section 508 access) What COVID-19 Seroprevalence Surveys Can Tell Us Antibody against SARS-CoV-2 Serology, or antibody, testing checks a sample of…
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Recommendations for Tribal Ceremonies and Gatherings During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Tribal ceremonies such as sweat lodge, social gatherings and seasonal ceremonies, and larger gatherings such as pow wows and rodeos, are a vital part of cultural identity and common and…
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Operational Considerations for Infection Prevention and Control in Outpatient Facilities: non-U.S. Healthcare Settings
1. Background This document outlines strategies for implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance for non-U.S. outpatient care settings in response to community spread of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Clinics…
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Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens for COVID-19
Revisions were made on May 22, 2020 to reflect the following: Change in specimen shipping address. Revisions were made on May 5, 2020 to reflect the following: Add guidance on…
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Interim Considerations for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Correctional and Detention Facilities
These interim considerations are based on what is currently known about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 as of the date of posting, July 7, 2020. The US Centers for Disease Control and…
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COVID-19 Questions and Answers: For People Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use Disorder
Disruption in treatment for patients who use drugs or with substance use disorder can be very stressful. These disruptions can include loss of in-person treatment options for substance use disorder…
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Multistate Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence in Blood Donors
About this survey CDC is conducting a nationwide COVID-19 seroprevalence survey in 25 U.S. metropolitan areas to understand the percentage of people in the United States who may have been infected…
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Guidance and Tips for Tribal Community Living During COVID-19
Social distancing may make some people feel socially or culturally isolated, and possibly lead to loneliness, depression and poor health. It is important to use other non-physical ways to connect…
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Social Media Toolkit: Prevent Getting Sick
Your cloth face covering should: ✔️ Reach above the nose, below the chin, and completely cover the mouth and nostrils ✔️ Fit snugly against the sides of the face ✔️…