COVID-19 Updates
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Interim guidance for homeless service providers to plan and respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
People experiencing homelessness are at risk for infection during community spread of COVID-19. This interim guidance is intended to support response planning by emergency management officials, public health authorities, and…
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Communication Resources for Travelers
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Communication Toolkit for Transportation Partners to Inform Road Travelers
Wearing a cloth face covering CORRECTLY can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. When you go out on essential trips, follow these “dos”. If you have a child,…
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Contact Tracing : Part of a Multipronged Approach to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic
This web page highlights basic principles of contact tracing to stop COVID-19 transmission; detailed guidance for health departments and potential contact tracers is forthcoming. Contact tracing, a core disease control…
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Healthcare Supply of Personal Protective Equipment
Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Respiratory Protective Devices On February 4, 2020, the HHS Secretary declared that circumstances exist to justify the authorization of emergency use of additional respiratory protective…
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Assessing & Managing Risk Based on Different Exposures to COVID-19
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Information for Healthcare Providers: COVID-19 and Pregnant Women
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) and Children
COVID-19 is a new disease and we are still learning how it spreads. The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to mainly spread from close contact (i.e., within about 6 feet) with…
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COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
The effects of COVID-19 on the health of racial and ethnic minority groups is still emerging; however, current data suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among racial and…
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Guidance for Building Water Systems
Summary of Changes Updated hot tub/spa disinfection guidance (Step 5c) Stagnant, or standing water can cause conditions that increase the risk for growth and spread of Legionella and other biofilm-associated…