CDC Novel Coronavirus
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People Who Are at Increased Risk for Severe Illness
Everyone is at risk for getting COVID-19 if they are exposed to the virus. Some people are more likely than others to become severely ill, which means that they may…
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Evidence used to update the list of underlying medical conditions that increase a person’s risk of severe illness from COVID-19
Strongest and Most Consistent Evidence Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies Cohort Study [1, 2]Meta Analyses [3, 4]Case Series [5] On previous version of…
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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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COVID-19 Considerations for Animal Activities at Fairs, Shows, and Other Events
Fairs and agricultural shows pose unique One Health risks because they bring together crowds of people and animals with opportunities for close contact among them and mixing of different animals…
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Safe Watering Points During COVID-19
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COVID-19 Recommendations for Pet Stores, Pet Distributors, and Pet Breeding Facilities
What to do if an animal in a pet store, pet distribution facility, or pet breeding facility is suspected to have SARS-CoV-2 infection Routine testing of companion animals for SARS-CoV-2…
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Protecting Seafood Processing Workers from COVID-19
Controls Worker infection prevention recommendations are based on an approach known as the hierarchy of controls. This approach groups actions by their effectiveness in reducing or removing hazards. In most cases,…
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Your Health
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COVID-19 Employer Information for Banks
Conduct a thorough COVID-19 hazard assessmentexternal icon of the workplace to identify scenarios where workers cannot stay at least 6 feet from each other or customers. Follow the hierarchy of…
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Migration and Border Health
Introduction This document is meant to assist Ministries of Health and their point-of-entry (POE) partners in determining whether and how to conduct traveler screening at POE for coronavirus (COVID- 19).…