CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield and HHS Chief Information Officer Jose Arrieta Remarks on HHS Protect… read more »
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Cruise ship No Sail Order extended through September 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through September 30, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction.… read more »
Infographic: Early Cases of MIS-C: Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in U.S. Children
Infographic: Tracking MIS-C: Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in U.S. Children… read more »
Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages
CDC’s optimization strategies for PPE offer options for use when PPE supplies are stressed, running low, or absent… read more »
“Every day, I walk away amazed”
“Every day, I walk away amazed”… read more »
Interim Recommendations for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points/Emergency Communication Centers (PSAP/ECCs) in the United States During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
Guidance for all first responders, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials, who anticipate close contact with persons with confirmed or possible COVID-19 in the course of their work.… read more »
CDC calls on Americans to wear masks to prevent COVID-19 spread
Americans are increasingly adopting the use of cloth face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the latest science may convince even more to do so.… read more »
Senator Michael Hough Has Concerns About Future Police Funding
Defund the Police is a movement gaining strength, even in Maryland Frederick, MD (RD) Even some local demonstrators are starting to call for defunding the police. Because of this, State Senator Michael Hough has real concerns when next year’s State Legislature begins. The Senator says, “It is unfortunate that the defund the police effort…… read more »
Seroprevalence Surveys in Special Populations
CDC is learning more about how people in special populations like healthcare workers and first responders have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This information is being collected through seroprevalence surveys, which use serological (blood) tests to find out if people in a population or community have antibodies to infections, in this…… read more »
Cleaning and Disinfection for Households
Guidance on the cleaning and disinfection of households where persons under investigation (PUI) or those with confirmed COVID-19 reside or may be in self-isolation.… read more »