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Rodent Control

Environmental health practitioners and rodent control programs: rodent activity is increasing in some jurisdictions. Rodent control and surveillance are critical for protecting public health during responses to natural disasters and public health emergencies. Learn how to address community-wide rodent activity in your area.read more »

CDC releases resources to assist states to open

Across America, states and localities are experiencing different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have chosen to begin moving gradually and strategically toward resuming civic life. To help states, tribes, localities, and territories, as well as businesses and community organizations operate as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.read more »

HHS Delivers Funding to Expand Testing Capacity for States, Territories, Tribes

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is delivering $11 billion in new funding to support testing for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide $10.25 billion to states, territories, and local jurisdictions through CDC’s existing Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ELC) cooperative…read more »

Checklist for Homeless Service Providers During Community Re-opening

Homeless Service Providers are community-based prevention programs that can provide a range of services. This page provides homeless service providers — many of whom have remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic — with a reminder of important considerations for service delivery as the surrounding community reopens.read more »