Based on the limited information available now, the risk of pets spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low. There is no reason to abandon or surrender pets that have been confirmed positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.… read more »
Category Archives: Coronavirus
Variants and Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
This page provides information on the variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and describes the activities of the CDC and public health partners to monitor and study the effects of SARS-CoV-2 variants.… read more »
Participants at Adult Day Services Centers and Their Caregivers
Participants (adults who attend ADSCs) and their caregivers can take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones by helping reduce the spread of COVID-19 at ADSC facilities and at home.… read more »
Maintaining Essential Services for Malaria in Low-Resource Countries
If essential malaria interventions are significantly disrupted due to COVID-19 challenges, numbers of malaria cases will significantly increase, and death rates could double.… read more »
If You Have Pets
Until we learn more about how this virus affects animals, treat pets as you would other human family members to protect them from a possible infection.… read more »
State Public Health Veterinarians and Animal Health Officials
Recommendations, guidance and other tools for state public health veterinarians and animal health officials to help slow the spread of COVID-19.… read more »
Performing Broad-Based Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Congregate Correctional, Detention, and Homeless Service Settings
Standardized procedure for broad-based testing for SARS-CoV-2 in congregate settings: Considerations for health departments and healthcare providers… read more »
Resources for Laboratories Working on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Resources and interim guidelines for laboratory professionals working with specimens from persons with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).… read more »
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
Use this tool to plan and optimize the use of PPE for response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).… read more »
Toolkit: One Health Approach to Address Companion Animals with SARS-CoV-2
This toolkit provides recommendations for public health and animal health officials involved in managing companion animals diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2.… read more »