Learn how a logic model for public health departments helps to monitor and evaluate community mitigation strategies for COVID-19.… read more »
Category Archives: News
A Sort of Homecoming
Mitsuru Toda traveled halfway around the world for a career at CDC. But when COVID-19 began sickening passengers on a cruise ship in the Pacific, her job as an epidemiologist took her back to her hometown.… read more »
CDC releases consolidated COVID-19 testing recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released consolidated recommendations for COVID-19 testing, including interim testing guidelines for nursing home residents and healthcare personnel, as well as testing strategy options for high-density critical infrastructure workplaces after a COVID-19 case is identified. These recommendations compile and update previous testing guidance.… read more »
Transcript – CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19
Transcript for the CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)… read more »
Public Attitudes, Behaviors, and Beliefs Related to COVID-19, Stay-at-Home Orders, Nonessential Business Closures, and Public Health Guidance – United States, New York City, and Los Angeles, May 5-12, 2020
Stay-at-home orders and recommended personal protective practices were disseminated to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the United States.… read more »
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response.… read more »
Interim Guidance for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in North American Wildlife
To facilitate decision-making regarding the testing of wildlife for SARS-CoV-2.… read more »
Grief and Loss
Grieving the loss of a loved one while coping with the fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic can be especially overwhelming. Social distancing, “stay-at home-orders,†and limits on the size of in-person gatherings have changed the way friends and family can gather and grieve, including holding traditional funeral services, regardless of whether or…… read more »
Reducing Stigma
Some groups of people who may be experiencing stigma because of COVID-19. Stigma hurts everyone by creating fear or anger towards other people.… read more »
Support for People Experiencing Abuse
Violence is a serious public health problem. It affects people in all stages of life, from infants to the elderly. If you or someone you care about is experiencing violence, there are resources that may help.… read more »