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Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more
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 People 18 to 24

Toolkit for People 18 to 24
Updated Jan. 14, 2021

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Prevent Getting Sick
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Travel by Car, Bus, or Train
Stress
Stress
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Takeout Food
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Stop the Spread
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Masks
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Social Distancing
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVD-19). cdc.gov/coronavirus
What To Do If You’re Sick
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Contact Tracing

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How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering
How to Wear a Mask
COVID-19 Stop the Spread of Germs
COVID-19 Stop the Spread of Germs
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease
I Had COVID-19, But No Symptoms. When Can I Be with Others?
I Had COVID-19, But No Symptoms. When Can I Be with Others?
I Think or Know I Had COVID-19, and I Had Symptoms. When Can I Be with Others?
I Think or Know I Had COVID-19, and I Had Symptoms. When Can I Be with Others?
Social Distancing
Social Distancing
Viral Test for COVID-19
Viral Test for COVID-19
Wear a Mask to Protect You and Your Friends - For Young Adults
Wear a Mask to Protect You and Your Friends - For Young Adults
Your Risk of COVID-19 Increases When You See More Faces
Your Risk of COVID-19 Increases When You See More Faces
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Visiting Friends and Family

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