COVID-19 Updates
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People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions
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Coronavirus and Travel in the United States
The COVID-19 outbreak in United States is a rapidly evolving situation. The status of the outbreak varies by location and state and local authorities are updating their guidance frequently. The…
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Clinical Care Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 present at illness onset vary, but over the course of the disease, most persons with COVID-19 will experience the following: Fever (83–99%) Cough (59–82%)…
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Assessing Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Illness
COVID-19 can affect anyone, and the disease can cause symptoms ranging from mild to very severe. For some other illnesses caused by respiratory viruses (such as influenza), some people may…
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Interim Guidance for Public Health Professionals Managing People With COVID-19 in Home Care and Isolation Who Have Pets or Other Animals
Updated April 23, 2020 Who this guidance is for: Public health professionals including State Public Health Veterinarians managing people with COVID-19 in home care and isolation who have pets or…
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Resources for Hospitals and Healthcare Professionals Preparing for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing rapidly and is affecting communities across the United States in different ways. Despite changing circumstances, clinicians must continue to provide their patients with access to…
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Information for Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare facilities and clinicians should prioritize urgent and emergency visits and procedures now. These actions can preserve staff personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient care supplies; ensure staff and patient…
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Financial Resources
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Preguntas frecuentes relativas a la prevención y el control de infecciones asociadas a la atención médica para el COVID-19
Se deben tomar las medidas de precaución estándar cuando se atienda a cualquier paciente, sin importar si es un caso de COVID-19 confirmado o presunto. El personal de atención médica…
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Reopening Youth Programs and Camps During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Are recommended safety-actions in place? ✓ Promote healthy hygiene practices such as hand washing, staff wearing a cloth face covering ✓ Intensify cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation ✓ Ensure social distancing…