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Suspected Recurrent SARS-CoV-2 Infections Among Residents of a Skilled Nursing Facility During a Second COVID-19 Outbreak — Kentucky, July–November 2020

1,2; Douglas Thoroughman, PhD1,3; Holly Miranda1,4; Kevin Spicer, MD, PhD1,5 (View author affiliations)Case reports of reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 exist; however, data are limited as to the frequency and outcomes of reinfection.Five residents of a skilled nursing facility received positive SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test results in two separate COVID-19 outbreaks separated by 3 months. Residents received at least four negative test results between the two outbreaks, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.

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Ensuring Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)external icon-funded health centers are community-based and patient-directed organizations that deliver affordable, accessible, quality, and cost-effective primary health care to medically underserved communities and vulnerable populations, including high-need urban, rural, and frontier communities across the United States.Nationwide, nearly 1,400 HRSA-funded health centers operate approximately 13,000 sites, providing primary and preventive care on a sliding fee scale to nearly 30 million patients each year. Over 91% of health center patients are individuals or families living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and nearly 63% are racial/ethnic minorities.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Inventory Management Best Practices

Current COVID-19 vaccines require two doses to be administered 3-4 weeks apart (depending on product type). Jurisdictions and providers must carefully manage vaccine inventory to ensure completion of the vaccine series.

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Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccine in Long-Term Care Facilities

Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care (LTC) Program is facilitating on-site vaccination of residents and staff at more than 70,000 enrolled LTCFs. Pharmacy partners participating in the program are conducting three on-site vaccination clinics for every enrolled facility.

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COVID-19 Sustainable Response Planning

1 Due to the protracted and unique nature of this response, it is important to identify critical points during the response cycle to strengthen workforce and operational resiliency in order to sustain an effective response.2,3 For the purposes of this guidance document, workforce resiliency is defined as the physical and mental wellbeing of responders and operational resiliency as the ability to deliver critical ongoing response operations.This document aims to identify critical considerations for response leaders developing sustainable and effective COVID-19 response plans.

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Improve the Fit and Filtration of Your Mask to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

mask use is a critical step everyone can take to reduce their risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection.

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COVID-19 Science Update released: January 15, 2021 Edition 72

Sign up for COVID-19 Science UpdatesSection headings in the COVID-19 Science Update have been changed to alignwith the CDC Science Agenda for COVID-19.PDF version for this update pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]Here you can find all previous COVID-19 Science Updates.Recently reported SARS-CoV-2 variants have raised concerns about effectiveness of current preventive and therapeutic interventions (antibodies and vaccines). Here we report on two studies evaluating effects of mutations in SARS-CoV-2 variants on in vitro antibody neutralization efficacy.

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Laboratory Fellow Puts COVID-19 Tests Through the Paces

Photo credit: By Sean A. BuonoLaboratory Leadership Service Fellow Jessica Prince-Guerra packs leftover samples on dry ice for shipping to CDC laboratories.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Intent, Perceptions, and Reasons for Not Vaccinating Among Groups Prioritized for Early Vaccination — United States, September and December 2020

1; Anup Srivastav, PhD2; Hilda Razzaghi, PhD1; Walter Williams, MD1; Megan C. Lindley, MPH1; Cynthia Jorgensen, DrPH1; Neetu Abad, PhD3; James A.

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Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

facts about COVID-19 vaccines.Currently, two vaccines are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19:Learn more about the different COVID-19 vaccines.Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. Experts also think that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19.

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Facility Planning and Operations for COVID-19

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Decline in COVID-19 Hospitalization Growth Rates Associated with Statewide Mask Mandates — 10 States, March–October 2020

1; Gabrielle F. Miller, PhD1; Gregory Sunshine, JD1; Maxim Gakh, JD2; Jamison Pike, PhD1; Fiona P.

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COVID-19 vaccination intent, perceptions, and reasons for not vaccinating among groups prioritized for early vaccination, United States, September 2020

1 Kahn, K., MPH,2 Hoehner, J., MPH,2 Hendrich, M., MA, 3 Pedraza, O., MPH,3 Fisun, H., MPH, 3 Razzaghi, H., PhD, 1 Srivastav, A., PhD, 2 Jorgensen, C., DrPH, 1 Lindley, M.C., MPH, 1 Williams, W. W., MD, 1 Singleton, J.

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Prevalence of Stress and Worry, Mental Health Conditions, and Increased Substance Use Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, April and May 2020

1; Catherine A. Okoro, PhD2; Tara W.

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Interim Guidance for Health Departments: COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation for People Experiencing Homelessness

offered in a phased approach. Public health professionals at state and local health departments are working on how to distribute COVID-19 vaccines in a fair, ethical, and transparent way for different groups, including people experiencing homelessness.

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Federal Retail Pharmacy Partnership Program for COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs

pharmacy partners currently participating in the program in your state. Some jurisdictions have also launched websites that show where COVID-19 vaccine is available for eligible individuals.Most pharmacy partners are using online scheduling systems to schedule vaccination visits for eligible individuals based on their limited available vaccine supply.The eligibility criteria for vaccination is determined by each state and territory. Pharmacy partners will focus on vaccinating individuals who are eligible for vaccination based on these state-selected criteria.

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Raising Defenses against the COVID-19 "Tsunami"

Dale Rose seen working in CDC's Emergency Operations Center in Atlanta for the COVID-19 response.Dale Rose seen working in CDC's Emergency Operations Center in Atlanta for the COVID-19 response. An email lit up Dale Rose’s phone as he ran on an elliptical trainer on a Sunday at his neighborhood YMCA.

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Poliovirus Surveillance

Delayo J. Zomahoun, MD1; Ashley L.

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COVID-19 Employer Information for Beauty Salons and Barbershops

symptoms) caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. Here’s what we currently know:COVID-19 can sometimes cause serious complications.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for Persons with Underlying Medical Conditions

a severe allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. The following information aims to help people in the groups listed below make an informed decision about receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.People with HIV and those with weakened immune systems due to other illnesses or medication might be at increased risk for severe COVID-19.

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Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test for All Air Passengers Arriving from the UK to the US

Presidential Proclamationexternal icon to suspend the entry of foreign nationals who visited the United Kingdom in the past 14 days. Citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States, certain family members, and other individuals who meet specified exceptions whoexternal icon have been in the UK in the past 14 days are allowed to enter the United States.On December 25, 2020, CDC issued an Order pdf icon[PDF – 6 pages] requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test for all air passengers arriving from the United Kingdom (UK) to the United States (US).

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Social Media Toolkit: COVID-19 & Mental Health

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.htmlParents: Keep your children and relatives healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak: postpone in-person visits with grandparents and any other family & friends. Find creative ways for you and your children to connect with them- a phone call, video chat, or handwritten letters.

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Implementation of Hospital Practices Supportive of Breastfeeding in the Context of COVID-19 — United States, July 15–August 20, 2020

1; Katelyn V. Chiang, MPH1,2; Erica H.

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Ethical Principles for Allocating Initial Supplies of COVID-19 Vaccine — United States, 2020

On November 23, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Nancy McClung, PhD1; Mary Chamberland, MD1,2; Kathy Kinlaw, MDiv3; Dayna Bowen Matthew, JD, PhD4; Megan Wallace, DrPH1,5; Beth P. Bell, MD6; Grace M.

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Different COVID-19 Vaccines

Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines WorkThis web page explains how the body fights infection and how COVID-19 vaccines protect people by producing immunity. It also describes the different types of COVID-19 vaccines that currently are available or are undergoing large-scale (Phase 3) clinical trials in the United States.Understanding COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines This fact sheet provides information about mRNA vaccines generally and about COVID-19 vaccines that use this new technology specifically.Currently, no vaccine is yet authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19.As COVID-19 vaccines are authorized and then recommended for use in the United States, it will be important to understand what is known about each vaccine.

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Ethical Principles for Allocating Initial Supplies of COVID-19 Vaccine — United States, 2020

1; Mary Chamberland, MD1,2; Kathy Kinlaw, MDiv3; Dayna Bowen Matthew, JD, PhD4; Megan Wallace, DrPH1,5; Beth P. Bell, MD6; Grace M.

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Trends in County-Level COVID-19 Incidence in Counties With and Without a Mask Mandate — Kansas, June 1–August 23, 2020

1; Tia M. Rogers, PhD1; Eric Pevzner, PhD2; Catherine L.

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COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a 10-Day Motorcycle Rally in a Neighboring State — Minnesota, August–September 2020

1,2; Haley Wienkes, MPH1; Jacob Garfin1; Xiong Wang, DVM, PhD1; Kelley Vilen, MPH1; Kirk E. Smith, DVM, PhD1; Stacy Holzbauer, DVM1,3; Matthew Plumb, MS1; Kelly Pung1; Carlota Medus, PhD1; Joseph D.

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Public Health Responses to COVID-19 Outbreaks on Cruise Ships — Worldwide, February–March 2020

On March 23, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Please note: This report has been corrected.Leah F. Moriarty, MPH1; Mateusz M. Plucinski, PhD1; Barbara J.

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Symptom Profiles of a Convenience Sample of Patients with COVID-19 — United States, January–April 2020

1; Marie E. Killerby, VetMB1; Suzanne Newton, MPH1; Candace E. Ashworth2; Abby L.

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Interim Operational Considerations for Implementing the Shielding Approach to Prevent COVID-19 Infections in Humanitarian Settings

CDC website periodically for updates.The shielding approach aims to reduce the number of severe COVID-19 cases by limiting contact between individuals at higher risk of developing severe disease (“high-risk”) and the general population (“low-risk”).

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Open Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Open burning produces smoke that contains air pollutants. Exposure to these pollutants can worsen existing heart and lung conditions and have other harmful effects, including premature death.People at higher risk of experiencing harmful health effects from smoke exposure include children, older adults, pregnant women, people with pre-existing heart and lung diseases, and people of low socioeconomic status.

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coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19.

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United States Coronavirus (COVID-19) Death Toll Surpasses 100,000

For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 28, 2020 Media Relations (404) 639-3286

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Using Antibody Tests for COVID-19

CDC has developed interim guidance for how healthcare providers, laboratories, and public health staff should use antibody tests. These tests look for the presence of antibodies, which are proteins made in response to infections. Antibodies are detected in the blood of people who are tested after infection; they show the body’s efforts to fight off a specific infection.

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Information for Sanitation and Wastewater Workers on COVID-19

Recently, the virus that causes COVID-19 has been found in untreated wastewater. While data are limited, there is no information to date that anyone has become sick with COVID-19 because of exposure to wastewater.

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If You Are Immunocompromised, Protect Yourself From COVID-19

Many conditions and treatments can weaken a person’s immune system (making them “immunocompromised”). Some of these include:

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Symptom-Based Strategy to Discontinue Isolation for Persons with COVID-19

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Ten Clinical Tips on COVID-19 for Healthcare Providers Involved in Patient Care

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Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nursing Homes

Considerations for the Public Health Response to COVID-19 in Nursing Homes

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COVIDView Summary ending on April 18, 2020

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Testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nursing Homes

Considerations for Use of Test-Based Strategies for Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Nursing Homes

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Contact Tracing : Part of a Multipronged Approach to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic

This web page highlights basic principles of contact tracing to stop COVID-19 transmission; detailed guidance for health departments and potential contact tracers is forthcoming.

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Confirmation of COVID-19 in Two Pet Cats in New York

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 : For inquiries about COVID-19 and animals, contact [email protected] For inquiries about the testing and confirmation process for animals, contact [email protected]

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COVID19Surge is a spreadsheet-based tool that hospital administrators and public health officials can use to estimate the surge in demand for hospital-based services during the COVID-19 pandemic. A user of COVID19Surge can produce estimates of the number of COVID-19 patients that need to be hospitalized, the number requiring ICU care, and the number requiring ventilator support. The user can then compare those estimates with hospital capacity, using either existing capacity or estimates of expanded capacity.

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Operational Considerations for Personal Protective Equipment in the Context of Global Supply Shortages for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: non-US Healthcare Settings - cdc.gov - Usa

Operational Considerations for Personal Protective Equipment in the Context of Global Supply Shortages for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: non-US Healthcare Settings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working closely with international partners to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CDC provides technical assistance to help other countries increase their ability to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats, including COVID-19.

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Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 When Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities

Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air and vitamin D, stay active, and safely connect with others.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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