Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more
UPDATE
Given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant, CDC has updated the guidance for fully vaccinated people. CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. Children should return to full-time in-person learning in the fall with layered prevention strategies in place.
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The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021. For purposes of entry into the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA approved or authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines. More information is available here.
UPDATE
Travel requirements to enter the United States are changing, starting November 8, 2021. More information is available here.

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Protect yourself and your community from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses like coronavirus disease 2019. Everyone has a role to play in getting ready and staying healthy.

A Community Approach

CDC is aggressively responding to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and community spread in the United States. CDC’s “All of Community” approach is focused to slowing the transmission of COVID-19 and reducing  illness and death, while minimizing social and economic impacts.

PdfActions for Protecting Communities from COVID-19

How to prepare and take action for COVID-19

At Home
Mother and daughter washing hands

Get my household ready

At K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs
Red-headed child raising his hand in class

Get my school and childcare program ready

At Colleges and Universities
Professor lecturing in front of classroom

Get my college or university ready

At Work
Office floor showing people working at their desks

Get my workplace ready

Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
Woman handing food to young girl

Community and faith leaders, get ready

Large Community Events/Mass Gatherings
Speeding ambulance

Event planners, get ready

Healthcare settings
Healthcare professionals walking down a hallway

Healthcare professionals, get ready

First Responders
Speeding ambulance

First responders, get ready

Homeless Shelters
room with several bunk beds

Shelter administrators, get ready

Americans should be prepared for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. The community can take measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Currently a vaccine or drug is not available for COVID-19. Community-based interventions such as school dismissals, event cancellations, social distancing, and creating employee plans to work remotely can help slow the spread of COVID-19.  Individuals can practice everyday prevention measures like frequent hand washing, staying home when sick, and covering coughs and sneezes.

Decisions about the implementation of community measures will be made by local and state officials, in consultation with federal officials as appropriate, and based on the scope of the outbreak and the severity of illness.  Implementation will require extensive community engagement, with ongoing and transparent public health communications.

Other Guidance and Resources