UPDATE: If you are fully vaccinated against #COVID19, you can resume activities without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, incl. local business and workplace guidance. More: bit.ly/3btJaFU
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There is currently no reported community spread of #COVID19 in the US. People should follow everyday measures to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, such as staying home when sick and washing hands with soap and water. Stay informed; visit cdc.gov/COVID19.
#DYK? CDC’s recommendation on wearing a cloth face covering may help protect the most vulnerable from #COVID19. Watch Jerome Adams make a face covering in a few easy steps. bit.ly/2Ravt42
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If you get sick, remember: #Antibiotics do NOT work on viruses, like those that cause #colds or #flu. Talk to your doctor about the best treatment and what you can do to keep yourself and others healthy. bit.ly/2P5PNS5
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Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits, like washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and staying home if you’re sick, to help slow the spread of #COVID19.
Learn more: coronavirus.gov
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Household cleaners and disinfectants can cause health problems when not used properly. Follow the instructions on the product label to ensure safe and effective use. Learn more about cleaning and disinfecting your home: bit.ly/2S2a9yc.
Clean hands keep you healthy and can stop germs from spreading to others. What you need to know about handwashing: cdc.gov/handwashing
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#DeltaVariant surging in U.S. New data show Delta much more contagious than previous versions of #COVID19. Unvaccinated people: get vaccinated & mask until you do. Everyone in areas of substantial/high transmission should wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
cdc.gov/coronavirus
States, tribal, local, & territorial officials: Resources are available to help quickly identify new #COVID19 cases, break chains of transmission, and protect first responders and healthcare workers from infection. bit.ly/2RLY9k9
Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits, like washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and staying home if you’re sick, to help slow the spread of #COVID19.
Learn more: coronavirus.gov.
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Older adults & people with a severe chronic medical condition: Prepare in advance for the possibility of a #COVID19 outbreak in your community. Take extra measures to put distance between yourself & other people to reduce your risk of being exposed. bit.ly/2IAEkr5
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New: Starting immediately and for the next 8 weeks, CDC recommends cancelling all events of 50 or more people. Full recommendation here: bit.ly/3ahDsU2 #COVID19
Tribal leaders: You can help safeguard your communities from #COVID19 during funerals and burials. Actions like social distancing can help stop the spread of coronavirus. Learn more guidance for funerals and burials for tribal communities: bit.ly/2VHY1TK.
Don’t swim or let your kids swim if sick with diarrhea. One person with diarrhea can contaminate the entire pool. Learn more ways to keep you and those you care about healthy. #HealthySwimming go.usa.gov/xsymt
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Power outage after the storm? DON’T run a generator, motor vehicle or any gasoline-powered engine less than 20 feet from an open window, door, or vent. Know how to protect yourself and your family from CO poisoning. #HurricaneFlorence bit.ly/2MAuBjX
We’re still learning about how #COVID19 affects animals, but it appears that people can spread the virus to animals in some situations. Until we know more, limit contact with pets if you are sick or feeling sick. For more info, see: bit.ly/2QPkZ9R.
If you must travel, take these steps to protect yourself & others from #COVID19 during your trip. bit.ly/2IZicXj
New COVID-NET data reported more than 6,000 #COVID19 hospitalizations. Of these, almost 2,000 had race/ethnicity info. When compared to residents in COVID-NET counties, Non-Hispanic black people were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 hospitalizations bit.ly/3aACOAU
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If you have diabetes, you are at higher risk for getting seriously ill from #coronavirus. Learn how you can take steps to protect yourself and slow the spread at coronavirus.gov. #COVID19
The latest CDC #COVIDView report with new hospitalization data on race/ethnicity by age is now available bit.ly/2ViFflZ
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Looking for #CDC #COVID19 resources for sharing on social media? CDC’s social media toolkit provides free sample messages and graphics for use here: bit.ly/2Xom9gY
The latest #COVIDView report shows that adults 65 and older are experiencing the highest rates of #COVID19-associated hospitalizations, followed by adults age 50 – 64 years. Additional data are reported on race/ethnicity by age this week. Learn more: bit.ly/2yBOcPu
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In lab tests with dummies, exposure to potentially infectious aerosols decreased by about 95% when they both wore tightly fitted masks, a new finds. #WearAMask that fits tightly to your face to stop the spread of #COVID19. More: bit.ly/MMWR21021.
#WearAMask to prevent getting and spreading #COVID19. If you use a disposable mask, the knot and tuck method can help your mask fit better against your face without gaps. Learn how to improve your mask’s fit.
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#Childcare Programs: Plan & prepare for #COVID19 in your community:
• Review, update & implement emergency operations plans for disease outbreaks
• Encourage frequent handwashing w/ soap & water for 20+ seconds
• Clean & disinfect surfaces & objects
bit.ly/2TQdRLs
Feeling sick? Answer a few questions about your symptoms using Clara, CDC’s #Coronavirus Self-Checker, to help you decide if you should call your doctor: bit.ly/2UX7qXl.
Outbreak Alert: Do not eat any romaine lettuce, including whole heads and hearts, chopped, organic and salad mixes with romaine until we learn more. If you don’t know if it’s romaine or can’t confirm the source, don’t eat it. go.usa.gov/xPAy5
OUTBREAK UPDATE: Fresh whole onions causing large Salmonella outbreak in 37 states. Throw away any unlabeled onions at home. Do not eat, sell, or serve red, white, or yellow onions imported from Mexico and distributed U.S.-wide by ProSource Inc. bit.ly/3EwNocm
Join CDC for a Twitter Q&A on #COVID19. CDC Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Jay Butler, will answer questions about coronavirus this Friday, March 13. Join us on Twitter to ask your question now: bit.ly/AskCDCCOVID19.
CDC does not currently recommend the use of facemasks to help prevent novel #coronavirus. Take everyday preventive actions, like staying home when you are sick and washing hands with soap and water, to help slow the spread of respiratory illness. #COVID19 bit.ly/37Ay6Cm
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If you had #COVID19 and will not have a test to see if you are still contagious, only leave your sick room and home when ALL of the following are true:
•No fever for at least 72 hours (3 days)
•Other symptoms have improved
•It has been 7 days since you started feeling sick
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CDC does not have updated guidance scheduled to come out on this topic. See current CDC guidance regarding the use of facemasks: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20
#COVID19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick. Based on what we know, people who have been fully vaccinated can start to do some things that they had stopped doing because of the pandemic. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3btJaFU.
New : Approximately 1 in 5 adults ages 18+ experience a new condition a month or more after surviving #COVID19. More: bit.ly/MMWR7121.
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People fully vaccinated against #COVID19 can travel within the United States and do not need COVID-19 testing or post-travel self-quarantine as long as they continue to take precautions while traveling: #WearAMask, avoid crowds, and wash hands frequently. bit.ly/3aauF7o
One person can break a chain of #COVID19 infection. Help protect your family and community. Stay home. Wash your hands. When out for essential trips, wear a cloth face covering, and keep at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and others. bit.ly/3aVQc3g
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Everyone can help prevent the spread of #COVID19. Practice healthy habits like avoiding close contact with people who are sick. Learn more prevention tips: bit.ly/37Ay6Cm.
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Ticks can be the size of a poppy seed. Can you spot all 5 ticks in this photo? Learn how to prevent tick bites. bit.ly/2rjox6U
#VaxFact: You should still get a #COVID19 vaccine even if you’ve already had COVID-19.
Experts don’t know how long you’re protected from COVID-19 after you recover.
More vaccine facts: bit.ly/3hQ9yv9.
Everyone has a role to play to reduce & slow transmission of #COVID19. Physical or social distancing is one way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This means avoiding crowded places and maintaining distance from others. More prevention tips: bit.ly/2QbLFkW. #StayAtHome
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Growing evidence suggests #COVID19 can spread before people show symptoms (pre-symptomatic) and from people who have #coronavirus but never show symptoms (asymptomatic).
Cloth face coverings help prevent spread of COVID-19 in these situations.
See Q&A: bit.ly/34cFym6.
New finds Delta variant causes vaccine breakthrough infections. Jurisdictions might consider expanded prevention strategies, including masking in indoor public areas, particularly for large public gatherings that include travelers from many areas. bit.ly/MM73021b
Breaking: CDC’s recommendation on use of cloth face coverings, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission of #COVID19. Read more: bit.ly/2Ravt42
Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs. What you need to know about handwashing: cdc.gov/handwashing/
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LISTERIA OUTBREAK: Do NOT eat, sell, or serve recalled packaged salads.
Brands: Fresh Express, Bowl & Basket, Giant Eagle, Little Salad Bar, Marketside, O Organics, Signature Farms, Simply Nature, Weis Fresh from the Field, Wellsley Farms Organic.
More: go.usa.gov/xeJ3t
As of March 9, 78 state and local public health labs across 50 states now have the capacity to test up to 75,000 people for #COVID19. State/local public health staff determine which specimens should be tested. See updated interim testing guidance: bit.ly/331U9jY.
The #DeltaVariant is more dangerous than other variants of the virus that causes #COVID19.
Get vaccinated as soon as you can. If you’re in an area of substantial or high transmission, wear a mask indoors in public, even if you’re fully vaccinated.
More: bit.ly/3iuDnTQ.
What are five things you need to know about novel (new) #coronavirus? Watch as answers important questions in this video. Stay updated with the latest information on #COVID19 at cdc.gov/covid19.
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Thursday, CDC's independent advisory committee (ACIP) will vote on an updated childhood immunization schedule. States establish vaccine requirements for school children, not ACIP or CDC. More: bit.ly/3eH64xI.
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The CDC is about to add the Covid vaccine to the childhood immunization schedule, which would make the vax mandatory for kids to attend school.
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Readers added context they thought people might want to know
The CDC immunization schedule is a guideline for commonly recommended childhood vaccinations. Actual required vaccinations are determined by the states, not mandated nationally.
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Social distancing can help slow the spread of #COVID19 in affected communities. This means avoiding crowded places and maintaining distance from others. Learn more about staying safe and healthy at cdc.gov/coronavirus. #FlattenTheCurve
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Don’t wash your raw chicken! Washing can spread germs from the chicken to other food or utensils in the kitchen. go.usa.gov/xmTqz
FACT: You should get vaccinated against #COVID19 if you’re trying to get pregnant now or in the future. No evidence to date shows that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, can cause fertility problems in men or women.
More: bit.ly/3iTYwaa.
Now is the time for US businesses, hospitals, and communities to begin preparing for the possible spread of #COVID19. CDC continues to work with business, education & healthcare sectors, encouraging employers to be prepared. Learn more: bit.ly/2w3HujZ.
CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in all indoor public transportation settings. See full CDC statement: cdc.gov/media/releases
Take action to slow the spread of #COVID19 by wearing a cloth face covering in public spaces, keeping at least 6 feet of physical distance, & frequently washing your hands.
Make a cloth face covering from a t-shirt, scarf or cloth napkin. Learn more at bit.ly/2Ravt42.
Be a Hero. Do your part to slow the spread of #COVID19:
• #WearAMask
• Stay 6 feet apart
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces
• Wash your hands often
Learn more at cdc.gov/coronavirus.
#MaskUpAmerica
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Think you might have #COVID19? Learn steps you can take to manage your health at home and help prevent the spread to others in your home and community: bit.ly/2QqHMJ7.
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CDC accepted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children ages 5–11 be vaccinated against #COVID19.
The COVID-19 vaccine authorized for this group is over 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.
More: bit.ly/childvaccine
If you are fully vaccinated against #COVID19, you can start doing many things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, get a vaccine as soon as you can. See full details: bit.ly/CDC_FullyVacci
JUST WEAR THE MASK. Cover your mouth AND nose. Stay 6 feet from others. Wash your hands. Stay home if you can. #COVID19 cases are rising fast. If we don’t act together and do what we can to slow the spread, thousands more could die.
Get the facts: bit.ly/3bGvO6p.
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As more #COVID19 vaccine becomes available, more groups of people will be able to get vaccinated. Even after getting vaccinated, continue to #WearAMask over your nose and mouth, stay 6 feet from others, avoid crowds, and wash your hands. More: bit.ly/3ppRU4H. #SleeveUp
Older adults appear to be twice as likely to have serious #COVID19 illness. Take everyday precautions to reduce your risk of exposure:
•Avoid close contact with people who are sick
•Wash your hands often
•Avoid touching your face, nose & eyes
bit.ly/2TY8Bqo
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Remember that #COVID19 nose swab test you took? What happened to the swab? If it was processed with a PCR test, there’s a 10% chance that it ended up in a lab for genomic sequencing analysis. Learn more about the process and its importance: bit.ly/3sJOkoC
When you wear a cloth face covering, you help protect those around you from #COVID19. Help keep each other safe by continuing to properly wear cloth face coverings every time, the entire time you’re in public. Learn more: bit.ly/2R9av5m.
CDC recommends that certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s #COVID19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completion of their 2-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine series. See full details: bit.ly/3mrK4Z5.
CDC has accepted ACIP’s recommendation that people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised get an additional dose of mRNA #COVID19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna).
If you’re immunocompromised, talk to your doctor/healthcare provider.
More: bit.ly/3yLmOc5.
4 things you can do to help protect yourself from Omicron:
1.Get vaccinated
2.Get boosted
3.Wear a mask in public indoor settings
4.Get tested
Learn more: bit.ly/cdc-omicron. #COVID19
CDC has shortened the recommended time for #COVID19 isolation and quarantine. Learn more about what to do if you test positive or have close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19: bit.ly/3qv1W5L.
Wearing a cloth face covering CORRECTLY can help prevent the spread of #COVID19 to others. When you go out on essential trips, follow these “do’s”. If you have a child, remember those under age 2 should not wear a face covering. See bit.ly/2R9av5m.
Sudden changes in routine & being home all the time during the #COVID19 outbreak can be hard for children. Watch for signs of stress in your child, such as excessive worry & difficulty concentrating. See more tips: bit.ly/2QX639Z.
The #DeltaVariant of the virus that causes #COVID19 is more than two times as contagious as the original strain. Wear a mask indoors in public, even if vaccinated and in an area of substantial or high transmission.
Get vaccinated as soon as you can: vaccines.gov.
CDC has issued an order requiring everyone to wear a mask while traveling on public transportation into or within the US (including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares). Wearing a mask reduces the spread of #COVID19. More: bit.ly/3m68x2R
Parents: Stay flexible with a learning schedule while kids are home during the COVID-19 outbreak. Keep bedtime and morning routines consistent during the week. Structure the day for learning, free time, healthy foods, and physical activity. See more: bit.ly/33LN1se.
Children can spread #COVID19, even when they have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Due to the recent surge caused by the Delta variant, children 2 years or older should wear masks in public indoor settings, including schools. Learn more:
cdc.gov/coronavirus.
Growing evidence suggests #COVID19 can spread before people show symptoms (pre-symptomatic) and from people who have #coronavirus but never show symptoms (asymptomatic).
Cloth face coverings help prevent spread of COVID-19 in these situations.
See Q&A: bit.ly/34cFym6.
CDC Briefing Room: Dr. Nancy Messonnier gives an update on #COVID19. For more info visit cdc.gov/COVID19
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#Employers: Antibody tests for #COVID19 should not be used to determine if someone can return to work. There is not enough information yet to say whether someone will be immune and protected from reinfection if they have antibodies to the virus. More: bit.ly/3cTUN68
#HCP: Protect yourself and others from #COVID19 by following these facemask do’s and don’ts. Learn more: bit.ly/3dqKGq7.
Domestic Travel Advisory: Due to extensive community transmission of #COVID19 in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, CDC urges residents to refrain from non-essential domestic travel for 14 days effective immediately. Read more: bit.ly/3bzmFwh
JUST WEAR THE MASK. Cover your mouth AND nose. Stay 6 feet from others. Wash your hands. Stay home if you can. #COVID19 cases are rising fast. If we don’t act together and do what we can to slow the spread, thousands more could die.
Get the facts: bit.ly/3bGvO6p.
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Wearing a cloth face covering CORRECTLY can help prevent the spread of #COVID19 to others. When you go out on essential trips, follow these “do’s”. If you have a child, remember those under age 2 should not wear a face covering. See bit.ly/2R9av5m.
#NEW: Wearing two masks can improve fit & give you better protection from #COVID19. Wear a disposable mask under a cloth mask. Learn more: bit.ly/3aWGUVW.
People over 65 and people with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for getting seriously ill from #coronavirus. Together, we can help slow the spread. Learn ways to protect yourself and others at coronavirus.gov. #COVID19
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Have you prepared a space in your home in case someone gets #COVID19? If a person you live with gets sick, you should separate them from others. Use an extra room or other area, and – if possible - have them use a separate bathroom. bit.ly/39Rl0Sf
COMIRNATY/Pfizer-BioNTech #COVID19 vaccine received full approval. It’s safe and effective at helping prevent severe illness, hospitalization & death from COVID-19, including the #DeltaVariant. If you’ve been waiting to get vaccinated, do it today: vaccines.gov
OUTBREAK Update: 100 Salmonella infections in 33 states linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal. Do not eat this cereal. go.usa.gov/xQtxX
Use this national pause to keep your distance while staying connected. Play it safe to protect yourself and others from #COVID19. bit.ly/2QAPMaG #PhysicalDistance
SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: Check your home for recalled Jif brand peanut butter. If you have recalled peanut butter, throw it away. Don’t eat it.
bit.ly/3wyy10J
Together we can help stop the spread of coronavirus. Learn ways to protect yourself and others at cdc.gov/covid19. #COVID19
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Are you homeschooling a student or being homeschooled? Participating in school from home is one way to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Learn more: bit.ly/2QYkOcx.
