COVID-19 Updates
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Outside socialising may be relaxed in England within weeks
People in England could be allowed to socialise in bigger groups in gardens or parks in the coming weeks, a cabinet minister has confirmed, but visiting friends and family indoors…
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Tracing ‘patient zero’: why America’s first coronavirus death may for ever go unmarked
The US is nearing the bleak milestone of 100,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths. But in all likelihood, the nation’s coronavirus death toll actually hit the figure days before. And despite scientists’…
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Experts sound alarm over lack of Covid-19 test kits in Africa
Public health experts have warned about the risks of low supplies of coronavirus test kits as lockdowns in African countries begin to ease and urban populations become more mobile. Different…
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World health leaders urge green recovery from coronavirus crisis
Doctors and medical professionals from around the globe have called on world leaders to ensure a green recovery from the coronavirus crisis that takes account of air pollution and climate…
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Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar denies picnic with friends was Covid-19 rule breach
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s taoiseach, has defended having a picnic with friends in a Dublin park in defiance of a recommendation from a senior government official. A spokesperson for Varadkar issued…
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Training Case Investigators and Contact Tracers
Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Training CDC has trained case investigators and contact tracers for over 40 years. Typically, training includes a blend of knowledge-based and skills-based coursework. Initial knowledge-based…
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When to Initiate Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Activities
When to Suspend Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Activities When a jurisdiction does not have the capacity to investigate a majority of its new COVID-19 cases, case investigation and contact…
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Managing Investigations During an Outbreak
Most jurisdictions will create a special investigation team to take over outbreaks as they require expertise and resources beyond typical case investigation and contact tracing efforts. CDC has developed specific…
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Special Considerations for Health Departments
This section provides general guidance and highlights key issues that may need thoughtful attention. Special Sites Not Under Jurisdiction Examples of sites that are not under the jurisdiction of the…