Globally, health systems have been challenged by the overwhelming demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources and staff are being diverted to test and treat people with presumed or diagnosed COVID-19, and supplies are limited. Some healthcare services are being compromised in order to meet the demands of caring for COVID-19 patients, and many people fear…… read more »
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SARS-CoV-2 Variant Classifications and Definitions
Variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have been reported in many countries around the world. Learn more about the current variants of concern.… read more »
What You Need to Know About Variants
Since November 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) has reported a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in London and southeast England. This rapid increase in cases has been linked to a different version-or variant-of the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2).… read more »
Quarantine and Isolation (Q&I) Calculator FAQ
Find guidance for health departments on people in U.S. communities exposed to a person with known or suspected COVID-19 or community-related exposure.… read more »
Requirement for Face Masks on Public Transportation Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs
Effective immediately, CDC is strongly recommending that masks are worn by all passengers on and operators of public transportation conveyances to prevent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.… read more »
How CDC Determines the Level of a Country’s COVID-19 Travel Health Notice
CDC notifies travelers and other audiences about health threats in destinations around the world through Travel Health Notices (THN). During the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC has also provided an interactive world map specifically showing COVID-19 travel recommendations by country.… read more »
Testing Data in the U.S.
Testing in the U.S.… read more »
Recommendations for Tribal Ceremonies and Gatherings During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Recommendations to help tribal communities, elders, and leaders decide how best to keep their communities safe and work to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when holding tribal ceremonies such as sweat lodge gatherings, seasonal ceremonies, pow wows and rodeos.… read more »
What Tribal Communities Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
Facts about COVID-19 vaccines for American Indian and Native Alaskan tribal communities.… read more »