Coronavirus

Vaccine general information

Vaccine choices

• Moderna vaccine information

• Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine information

• Busting Myths and Misconceptions about COVID-19 Vaccination

• Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination

• Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

• Vaccine General Information

Vaccine Safety

Vaccine ethics & law

Vaccines and pro-life ethics

Vaccine logistics

Operation Warp Speed is a groundbreaking partnership between the Federal Government, scientific community, and private sector to develop and deliver vaccines in record time.

• Large investments in multiple vaccine candidates have provided financial infrastructure for mass manufacturing, in parallel with late-stage clinical trials.

• ​Clinical resources on vaccines, including continuing education training on best practices can be found here.

  • Strategy for Distributing a COVID-19 Vaccine

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations

  • Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Distribution Process

  • 8 Things to Know about Vaccine Planning

  • How CDC Is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

  • Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States

  • Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination

Testing

Guidelines for Opening Up America Again is a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives.

• Testing Overview (HERE)

• Testing Blueprint (HERE)

• Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes (HERE)

• CDC guidance for Camps, Child Care Programs, Schools, Mass Transit, Restaurants And Bars, and Workplaces

• CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up Again (HERE)

Government

Agency Resources

Daily FDA Press Announcements

Other agencies

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

• U.S. Food & Drug Administration

• U.S. Department of Agriculture

• U.S. Department of Defense

• U.S. Department of Education

• U.S. Department of Energy

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• U.S. Department of Labor

• U.S. Department of State

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• U.S. Small Business Administration

Face - Hands - Feet

Face

Hands

Feet

Daily Data

• Cases in the United States

• COVID-19 by the Numbers

• COVIDView – Weekly Surveillance Summary of U.S. COVID Activity

• Viral Testing Data in the U.S.

• Global Locations with COVID-19

• COVID-19 Forecasts

• COVID-19 Serology Surveillance Strategy

• Data Visualization

• SPHERES - SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing - Public Health Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Surveillance

• Assessing Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Illness

• CDC in Action: Preparing Communities

• Hospitalization Rates and Demographics

• Hospital Capacity

• Mortality Reporting

• Situation Summary

• FAQ: COVID-19 Data and Surveillance

• Special Populations Data in the U.S.

Healthcare professionals

How To Help - Volunteering

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• Licensed Healthcare professionals that want to volunteer can get information on eligibility, view credential levels by clinical competency and register with the Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals in their state. 

• Trained medical volunteers can offer their services by registering with a National VOAD member on www.NVOAD.org.   Please not begin operations without contacting NVOAD first. You will be contacted once resources are matched with unmet needs.

• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers can help in different ways in their communities (call centers, drive through clinics, and more).  Contact an MRC unit in your area to find out how you can help.  For more information visit mrc.hhs.gov/HomePage.

Resources for:

• health professionals

• first responders

• research facilities

• Information for Healthcare Professionals

• Guidance for U.S. Healthcare Facilities

• Evaluating and Testing

• Training for Healthcare Professionals

• Staffing Resources

• Clinical Care Guidance for Healthcare Professionals

• Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals

• Preparedness Tools for Healthcare Professionals

• Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment

• Potential Exposure in a Healthcare Setting

• Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers

• Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

• People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders

• Support for Health Departments

• Pandemic Preparedness Resources

• Reporting Cases of COVID-19

• First Responder Guidance

• Resources for Responders & Law Enforcement

• Information for Pediatric Healthcare Providers

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• Information for Laboratories

• COVID-19 Testing by Laboratories: Q & A

• Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines

• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Triage of Suspected COVID-19 Patients in non-US Healthcare Settings: Early Identification and Prevention of Transmission during Triage

• Antibody Testing At-A-Glance Recommendations for Professionals

• Using Antibody Tests for COVID-19

• Considerations for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities  

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• Guidance for Public Health Professionals Managing People with COVID-19 in Home Care and Isolation Who Have Pets or Other Animals

• Guidance for Veterinarians

• Guidance for Homeless Shelters

• Guidance for Hemodialysis Facilities

• Guidance for Dental Settings

• Guidance for Assisted Living Facility

• Guidance for Pharmacies

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• Checklist for Homeless Service Providers During Community Re-opening

• Screening Clients for COVID-19 at Homeless Shelters or Encampments

• HHS: Telehealth Guidance & Information

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• CMS: Frequently Asked Questions to Assist Medicare Providers 

• CMS: Information on COVID-19 and Current Emergencies

• CMS: Guidance for Hospice Agencies

• CMS: Toolkit for States to Mitigate COVID-19 in Nursing Homes 

• CMS: Nursing Home Reopening Recommendations for State and Local Officials

• CMS: Nursing Home Reopening Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions

• CMS: Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act Requirements and Implications Related to COVID-19

• CMS: Recommendations for Re-opening Facilities to Provide Essential Non-COVID-19 Healthcare

• CMS: FAQs for State Survey Agency and Accrediting Organizations

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• CISA: Guidelines for Executives: 911 Center Pandemic Recommendations

• CISA: Guidelines for 911 Centers: Pandemic Planning

• CISA: Guidelines for 911 Centers: Pandemic Operating Procedures

• CISA: Guidelines for 911 Centers: Cleaning and Disinfecting During a Pandemic

Families

Decision-making tool for Children, Teens, and Young Adults

Checklist for Families to help weigh the risks and benefits of your options

• Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home

• Get Your Home Ready

• Household Checklist

• Daily Life and Coping

• Households Living in Close Quarters

• Living in Shared Housing

• Households Living in Close Quarters

• Running Essential Errands

• Stress and Coping

• Guidance for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Homes and Residential Communities

• Caring for Someone Sick at Home

• Caring for Children

• Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Outbreak

• For Parents: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19

• Talking with Children about Coronavirus Disease 2019

• Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities

• Funeral Guidance for Individuals and Families

• Information on COVID-19 for Pregnant Women and Children

• COVID-19 and Animals

• If You Have Pets

• If Your Pet Tests Positive

Schools

• The Importance of Reopening America’s Schools this Fall

• School Decision-Making Tool for Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians

• Operating schools during COVID-19: CDC's Considerations

• Cleaning, Disinfection, and Hand Hygiene in Schools – a Toolkit for School Administrators

• Preparing K-12 School Administrators for a Safe Return to School in Fall 2020

• Guidance for K-12 School Administrators on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings in Schools

• Screening K-12 Students for Symptoms of COVID-19: Limitations and Considerations

• Interim Considerations for K-12 School Administrators for SARS-CoV-2 Testing

• Strategies for Protecting K-12 School Staff from COVID-19

• Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers

• FAQ for School Administrators on Reopening Schools

• CARES Act Emergency Relief

• Remote Learning: Resources for Educators, Administrators and Related Service Providers

• Resources for Learning at Home

• Program Information: FAQs and Responses

• Waivers and Flexibility