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On March 16, President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force issued new guidelines to help protect Americans during the global Coronavirus outbreak. The new recommendations are simple to follow and will have a resounding impact on public health.
CDC’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 Guidance, Resources, and Updates
CDC is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak, which is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. CDC is continuously working to provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance. Below you will find CDC’s guidance and resources. You can add content from CDC’s COVID-19 website to your website using CDC’s content syndication services.
Learn More About COVID-19 is the updated landing page. It contains information on how to protect yourself, symptoms, what to do if you are sick, keeping communities safe, and more.
Guidance is a searchable page containing resources and guidance documents on preventing COVID-19 spread in communities; information on higher risk and special populations; interim guidance for healthcare professionals, health departments, and laboratories; and resources for health departments and healthcare professionals. Check out the Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 page to find information on CDC’s recommendation on homemade cloth face coverings, how to wear a cloth face covering, instructions on how to make a cloth face covering, and more.
Communication Resources offers free communication tools and resources, such as videos, fact sheets, and posters, available for use and distribution. In addition, CDC offers a variety of health promotion materials on handwashing to prevent illnesses.
Information for Applicants and Recipients of CDC Funding includes links to CDC and HHS resources; key federal laws, regulations, and policies; and guidance. There are general funding and grants frequently asked questions and information on flexibilities available to applicants and recipients on federal financial assistance affected by COVID-19 and temporary reassignment of personnel. In addition, this webpage includes links to the ASPR website (including the ASPR temporary reassignment request form), so that a state governor, tribal leader, or designee can request the reassignment of personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions page contains answers to COVID-19 basics, in case of an outbreak in your community, COVID-19 and funerals, water transmission, and more.
Clinical Outreach Communication Activity (COCA) Call: Clinical Management of Critically Ill Adults with Coronavirus Disease 2019
On April 2, 2020 at 2pm ET, presenters provided an overview of the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients, including case presentations of critically ill adults and clinical management challenges, and summarize recently published guidelines on clinical management of critically ill adults. A recording of the call can be found at https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2020/callinfo_040220.asp. Sign-up for COCA newsletters and announcements.
COCA Call: Underlying Medical Conditions and People at Higher Risk for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
On March 27, 2020 at 2pm ET, presenters provided a COVID-19 update and discussed strategies for healthcare facilities to optimize PPE supplies such as eye protection, isolation gowns, facemasks, and N95 respirators. A recording of the call can be found at https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2020/callinfo_032520.asp. Sign-up for COCA newsletters and announcements.
2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19
The 2020 Census is underway and households across America are responding every day. Considering the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted 2020 Census operations in order to:
Protect the health and safety of Census employees and the American public.
Implement guidance from federal, state, and local health authorities.
Ensure a complete and accurate count of all communities.
The public is strongly encouraged to respond online. Options for responding by phone or mail are also available.
This table summarizes the adjustments to operations. Should any additional adjustment become necessary, the Census Bureau will promptly publish the change in an updated document.
COVID-19 Response Supplement: Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health
This funding opportunity is emergency supplemental funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 for the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) national tribal serving organizations funded under CDC-OT18-1802: Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health. Total funding for this NOFO is $10 million.
COVID-19 Response Supplement: Tribal Public Health Capacity Building and Quality Improvement Umbrella Cooperative Agreement
This funding opportunity is emergency supplemental funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 for the AI/AN tribal nations and regional AI/AN tribal organizations that were previously awarded funding under Strategy 1 under CDC-RFA-OT18-1803: Tribal Public Health Capacity-Building and Quality Improvement Umbrella Cooperative Agreement. AI/AN tribal nations and regional AI/AN tribally designated organizations meeting these criteria are eligible to apply for supplemental COVID-19 Emergency Response Project Plans according to the geographic categories under which they are awarded: 1) Category A: HHS Regions I, II, III, and IV; 2) Category B: HHS Regions V, VI, and VII; and 3) Category C: HHS Regions VIII, IX, and X. Total funding for this NOFO is $30 million.
Severe Illness Associated with Using Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent and Treat COVID-19
Chloroquine phosphate, when used without a prescription and supervision of a healthcare provider, can cause serious health consequences, including death. Clinicians and public health officials should discourage the public from misusing non-pharmaceutical chloroquine phosphate (a chemical used in home aquariums). Clinicians should advise patients and the public that chloroquine, and the related compound hydroxychloroquine, should be used only under the supervision of a healthcare provider as prescribed medications. Read more here.
MMWR: Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Children—United States, February 12—April 2, 2020