Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination.
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Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
COVID-19 Homepage
Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
COVID-19 Homepage
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.
UPDATE
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.
Safe Watering Points During COVID-19
Safe Watering Points During COVID-19
Learn How to Set Up Safe Watering Points during COVID-19
Consider posting operating hours of the watering point.
- Post a sign to encourage handwashing, physical distancing, and use of masks.
- Provide protective gloves for operators who disinfect commonly touched areas at watering points.
- Provide 1) a handwashing station or alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol 2) disinfectant wipes and/or disinfectant spray from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) list of approved products for use against COVID-19 (EPA List N) and paper towels, and 3) a lined trash bin at each watering point.
- Place visual cues such as taped or painted lines, rocks, stakes, or signs at the watering point to show where people should stand at least 6 feet from each other when waiting for water.
- Consider providing masks for those without one.
Safely Use Community Watering Points
Practice physical distancing by getting water when fewer people are around. Do not gather in groups.
Remain in your vehicle if you do not need to get out to access the water.
Cover your mouth and nose with a mask if you need to get out of your vehicle.
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other people.
Clean commonly touched areas such as the watering point handle, spigot, hose, and card reader entry points. Then link “clean” out to facilities page.
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after using the watering point. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
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