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Category Archives: News
Evaluating Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Success
This section provides guidance to jurisdictions on measuring the success of their case investigation and contact tracing activities. Suggested process and outcome metrics are provided.… read more »
Data Management for Assigning and Managing Investigations
This section provides considerations for local health jurisdictions in designing their data management systems used for COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing activities.… read more »
COVID-19 Surge
CDC’s COVIDSurge Tool can estimate the number of local patients needing hospitalization, ICU care, and ventilator support.… read more »
CDC Releases Recommendations for Communities of Faith
Across America, states and localities are experiencing different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many state and local officials have determined to begin moving gradually and strategically toward reopening their regions. Today, CDC published guidance to help prevent exposures to COVID-19 in facilities used by communities of faith and to keep their staff and attendees as healthy as possible as they exercise their faith.… read more »
Data Visualization: How to Align Manufacturing Workstations, If Feasible
Text description for infographic about aligning manufacturing workstations… read more »
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 »
Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear about coronavirus (COVID-19). Be honest, accurate, and minimize anxiety and fear.… read more »
What Workers and Employers Can Do to Manage Workplace Fatigue during COVID-19
Learn how emergency responders, healthcare workers, and other essential service workers can best deal with extended work hours during COVID-19.… read more »