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.
Information for Laboratories about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information for Laboratories about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Using Antigen Tests
Guidance on effective clinical and public health use of antigen tests for COVID-19 in different testing situations
Testing
COVID-19 testing for labs
CDC COVID-19 Tests
Types of COVID-19 tests and supplies
Advisories and Alerts
- Aug 12. 2022 08/12/2022: FDA Advises Repeat Testing to Reduce False Negative Results with COVID-19 Antigen Tests
- Aug 12. 2022 08/12/2022: Lab Update: Join the next Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) Call on Monday, August 15 at 3:00 PM ET
- Aug 05. 2022 08/05/2022: Lab Advisory: Infection Prevention and Control of Monkeypox in Healthcare Settings