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Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination.
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Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
COVID-19 Homepage
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Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
COVID-19 Homepage
UPDATE
Given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant, CDC has updated the guidance for fully vaccinated people. CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. Children should return to full-time in-person learning in the fall with layered prevention strategies in place.
UPDATE
The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021. For purposes of entry into the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA approved or authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines. More information is available here.
UPDATE
Travel requirements to enter the United States are changing, starting November 8, 2021. More information is available here.
Toolkit for Healthcare Providers
Toolkit for Healthcare Providers
Featured Resources
Guidance and tools to help clinicians make decisions, protect patients and employees, and communicate with their communities.
Guidance and Planning Documents
- Clinical Care Guidance for Healthcare professionals about Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19)
- Considerations for Wearing Masks
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Households
- COVID-19 Guidance for Shared or Congregate Housing
- Interim Guidance for Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia in Community Settings
- Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Outpatient Hemodialysis Facilities
Web Resources
For Healthcare Providers
- Guidance for Healthcare Workers about COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical Resources
- Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
For Patients
- People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions
- Older Adults
- People of Any Age with Underlying Medical Conditions
- COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
- If You Are Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Caring for Young Children
- Daily Activities & Going Out
- Children & Teens
FAQs
Fact Sheets
- What You Can Do If You Are at Higher Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19pdf icon
- Stop the Spread of Germspdf icon
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Diseasepdf icon
- What to Do If You are Sickpdf icon
- How to Protect Yourself and Otherspdf icon
- How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Maskpdf icon
- 10 things you can do to manage your COVID-19 symptoms at homepdf icon
- Clinicians: Care for Yourselfpdf icon