IF YOU ARE FULLY VACCINATED
CDC has updated its guidance for people who are fully vaccinated. See Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR SCHOOLS
CDC recommends schools continue to use the current COVID-19 prevention strategies for the 2020-2021 school year. Learn more
Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more
UPDATE
Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. Unvaccinated people should get vaccinated and continue masking until they are fully vaccinated. With the Delta variant, this is more urgent than ever. CDC has updated guidance for fully vaccinated people based on new evidence on the Delta variant.
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.

Managing Healthcare Operations During COVID-19

Managing Healthcare Operations During COVID-19
Updated Feb. 8, 2021

Planning and Staying Prepared

Hospital Preparedness

Planning for community spread of COVID-19 is critical for maintaining healthcare services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Operating Effectively

Ten Ways to Operate Effectively

Practical approaches that can be used to protect healthcare personnel (HCP), patients, and communities.

Managing Surges

Managing healthcare resources when there is a surge in demand for services

Operating Strategies by Facility Type

Access facility-specific recommendations for operating safely during COVID-19

Palm Trees Before A Tropical Storm or Hurricane

Natural Disaster Planning Resources

Learn how to prepare your healthcare facility for a hurricane or other natural disaster during COVID-19.

Planning Resources