CDC Novel Coronavirus
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Standardized procedure for broad-based testing for SARS-CoV-2 in congregate settings: Considerations for health departments and healthcare providers
Temperature check and consent form 2–3 people working in parallel Gloves, facemask if >6 feet away from person being tested2 Instruct the individual to sanitize hands and offer a facemask…
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Performing Broad-Based Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Congregate Settings
Temperature check and consent form 2–3 people working in parallel Gloves, facemask if >6 feet away from person being tested2 Instruct the individual to sanitize hands and offer a facemask…
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Markets: Operational considerations for COVID-19 mitigation measures in low resource settings
Hand Hygiene Personal controls: General recommendations for hand hygiene in markets Clean hands frequently. Hand hygiene is a critical way that people can stop the spread of COVID-19. In markets,…
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Framework for Implementation of COVID-19 Community Mitigation Measures for Lower-Resource Countries
Community Mitigation Activities by Epidemiologic Scenario Potential mitigation activities according to transmission scenario Personal protective measures 5,6,7 Scenario 1: No cases Provide guidance on implementation of personal protective measures (e.g.,…
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Commercial Laboratory Seroprevalence Survey Data
Survey Sites About this survey CDC is partnering with commercial laboratories to conduct a large-scale geographic seroprevalence survey that has tested de-identified clinical blood specimens from Connecticut, South Florida, the…
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People of Any Age with Underlying Medical Conditions
Revisions were made on June 25, 2020 to reflect available data as of May 29, 2020. We are learning more about COVID-19 every day, and as new information becomes available,…
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Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers
Whether the presence of detectable but low concentrations of viral RNA after clinical recovery represents the presence of potentially infectious virus is unknown. Based on experience with other viruses, it…
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Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
Background Given their congregate nature and resident population served (e.g., older adults often with underlying chronic medical conditions), nursing home populations are at high risk of being affected by respiratory…
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Data on COVID-19 during Pregnancy
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People Who Live in a Nursing Home or Long-Term Care Facility
Many cases of COVID-19 in the United States have occurred among older adults living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. Actions to take Carefully follow your facility’s instructions for…