As some communities in the United States consider opening or begin to open public beaches, CDC offers the following considerations for steps beach managers can take to help protect their staff and beach visitors, both in the water and on land, and slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.… read more »
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Visiting Beaches and Pools
This page lists several actions you can take to reduce your risk of getting or spreading the virus when you go to public swim areas, such as beaches, pools, water playgrounds, and hot tubs.… read more »
Attending Sporting Events
Attending a sporting event? Take action before, during, and after the game to lower your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19.… read more »
Holiday Celebrations
When planning to host or attend a holiday celebration, consider the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 during different activities.… read more »
Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID -19 Not in Healthcare Settings
Limited information is available to characterize the spectrum of clinical illness, transmission efficiency, and the duration of viral shedding for persons with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This guidance is based on available information about COVID-19 and subject to change as additional information becomes available.… read more »
Testing and International Air Travel
Testing 1-3 days before and 2-5 days after travel may reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Testing does not eliminate all risk, but when combined with everyday precautions like wearing masks, social distancing, and handwashing, it can make travel safer by reducing spread on planes and in airports and at travelers’ destinations.… read more »
Isolate If You Are Sick
Separate yourself from others if you have COVID-19.… read more »
Toolkit for Correctional and Detention Facilities
Guidance and tools to help administrators of correctional and detention facilities make decisions and protect and communicate with staff, people who are incarcerated, and their communities during COVID-19.… read more »
A Double Dose of Trouble
To Scott Santibanez, the call sounded like a routine request in a 22-year career at CDC that has been filled with such calls. It proved to be anything but.… read more »
Interim Guidance on Testing Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2
Interim Guidance on Testing Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2… read more »