COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus and sport – a list of the major cancellations
Latest and major events • Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed to 2021 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic • Euro 2020 has been postponed to…
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Tell us: how have you been affected by the coronavirus?
If you have been affected or have any information or news tips for our journalists, we would like to hear from you Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus…
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When will a coronavirus vaccine be ready?
THOUGH we can slow the spread of Covid-19, through confinement and other social distancing measures, and scientists are developing drugs to treat its symptoms, the only way to actually prevent…
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Strategic priority infection prevention and control (IPC) activities for containment and prevention of COVID-19 cases at healthcare facilities in non-US settings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working closely with international partners to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CDC provides technical assistance to help other countries increase…
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FAQs about Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Personnel
What method of hand hygiene is recommended for healthcare personnel in response to COVID-2019? The CDC continues to recommend the use of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) as the primary method…
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Information for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 and Underlying Conditions
Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. Linking…
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Strategic Priority Infection Prevention and Control Activities for Non-US Healthcare Settings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working closely with international partners to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CDC provides technical assistance to help other countries increase…
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What Airline Customer Service Representatives and Gate Agents Need to Know about COVID-19
As a customer service representative or gate agent, potential sources of exposure could include assisting a person with COVID-19 in close contact or by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes;…
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Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation
Why practice social distancing? COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) for a prolonged period. Spread happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes,…
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Prepare your Small Business and Employees for the Effects of COVID-19
Printer friendly versionpdf icon During an infectious disease outbreak, such as the current outbreak of COVID-19, small business owners must prepare for disruption in their business as well as prepare…