COVID-19
Preparing Individuals and Communities for COVID-19 On Wednesday, February 26th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the United States’ 15th case of COVID-19. The individual’s exposure source is not immediately known, and it may be the first reported case of community transmission within the U.S. CDC, along with federal, state, and local partners, are working to prepare communities for the potential of further community spread in the U.S.
CDC recommends individuals and families follow everyday preventative measures as the frontline of defense against COVID-19 and other seasonal respiratory viruses:
Voluntary Home Isolation: Stay home when you are sick with respiratory disease symptoms. At the present time, these symptoms are more likely due to influenza or other respiratory viruses than to COVID-19-related virus.Respiratory Etiquette: Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw it in the trash can.Hand Hygiene: Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60%-95% alcohol. Environmental Health Action: Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces and objectsRoutine use of these measures by individuals and their families will increase community resilience and readiness for responding to an outbreak.
To learn more about preventative measures to take should an outbreak occur in your community, visit the CDC’s Community Mitigation Guidance webpage.
Information for the General Public What You Need to Know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (CDC)
What To Do If You Are Sick with COVID-19 (CDC)
What The Public Should Do (CDC)
Stigma Related to COVID-19 (CDC) | Share Facts, Not Fear (CDC)
COVID-19 and Pregnant Women - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (CDC)
Guidance for Schools CDC
Interim Guidance for Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools
Public Health Resources
FAQs for Schools and Families (NYCDOH)
Interim 2019 Novel Coronavirus Guidance for Colleges and Universities (NYCDOH)
Information for School Nurses and Administrators (WA DOH)
Coppell ISD Letter
Countering Stigma and Bullying
Fighting Stigma and Bullying (MCDPH)
Stigma Related to COVID-19 (CDC)
Share Facts, Not Fear (CDC)
Infographics
Stop the Spread of Germs (CDC)
Guidance for Businesses and Employers CDC
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
CDC guidance for Travelers and Airline Crew provides interim recommendations for the commercial airline industry about the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
OSHA
Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued interim recommendations to help prevent workplace exposure and transmission of 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
Information for Clinicians/EMS CDC HAN (PDF ), Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), 2/28/20 (CDC)
Provider Resources COVID-19 Physician Checklist
Travel Alert Posters (English | Chinese (Simplified) | Korean | Spanish | Vietnamese )
PUI Assessment and Infection Control
CDC Interim Guidance, Infection Control, and Home Care Information for Healthcare Professionals
CDC Person Under Investigation (PUI) Case Report Form
CDC Flowchart to Identify and Assess 2019 Novel Coronavirus
CDC Criteria to Guide Evaluation of Patients Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID-19
PPE Sequence - How to Properly Don, Use, and Doff (CDC)
Clinical Management of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection When Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Infection Is Suspected , 1/28/2020 (WHO)
CDC Interim Guidance for Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions and Disposition of Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19
CDC Interim Guidance for Discontinuation of In-Home Isolation for Patients with COVID-19
Laboratory Guidelines
CDC Interim Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with 2019-nCoV
Resources From Other Health Departments WA Dept. of Health - Resources include guidance on risk assessment, monitoring contacts, transport and arrival of PUIs, and other evaluation tools for healthcare professionals.
EMS Resources NYS DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Policy Statement (NYS DOH)
Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for COVID-19 in the United States (CDC)
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