Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination.
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Aquatics FAQs
Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
COVID-19 Homepage
Aquatics FAQs
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.
Homeless Populations
Homeless Populations
Resources to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
CDC is reviewing this page to align with updated guidance.
CDC is in the process of reviewing these recommendations to determine how to align current precautions with the CDC’s new COVID-19 Community Levels recommendations. Updates will be posted here when available.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccination for people experiencing homelessness is important. Find out how health departments can implement vaccination for people experiencing homelessness.
FAQs
Review frequently asked questions on people experiencing homelessness and COVID-19.
Vaccination Resources
Guidance and Considerations
- Updated Guidance on Unsheltered Homelessness
- Guidance for Homeless Service Providers
- Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Case Investigation
- Updated Investigating Cases in Homeless Shelters
- Testing in Homeless Shelters and Encampments
- Dashboard on Universal COVID-19 Testing at Homeless Service SitesExternal Link Icon
Tools and Trainings
Implement healthy business operations and reduce COVID-19 transmission by staying aware of COVID-19 Community Levels.
Articles by CDC on People Experiencing Homelessness and COVID-19
- Assessment of Contact Tracing for COVID-19 among People Experiencing Homelessness, Salt Lake County Health Department, March-May 2020External Link Icon
- Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevalence in Homeless Shelters — Four U.S. Cities, March 27–April 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Outbreak Among Three Affiliated Homeless Service Sites — King County, Washington, 2020
- COVID-19 Prevalence among People Experiencing Homelessness and Homelessness Service Staff during Early Community Transmission in Atlanta, Georgia, April-May 2020External Link Icon
- COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptability Among Clients and Staff of Homeless Shelters in Detroit, Michigan, February 2021External Link Icon
- Establishment of Isolation and Noncongregate Hotels During COVID-19 and Symptom Evolution Among People Experiencing Homelessness-Atlanta, Georgia, 2020External Link Icon
- Hand hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic among people experiencing homelessness-Atlanta, Georgia, 2020External Link Icon
- Morbidity and Mortality among Adults Experiencing Homelessness Hospitalized with COVID-19External Link Icon
- Notes from the Field: COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness — Six U.S. Jurisdictions, December 2020–August 2021
- Occupational exposures and mitigation strategies among homeless shelter workers at risk of COVID-19External Link Icon
- Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Homeless Shelters in Chicago, Illinois-March-May, 2020External Link Icon
- Shelter Characteristics, Infection Prevention Practices, and Universal Testing for SARS-CoV-2 at Homeless Shelters in 7 US Urban AreasExternal Link Icon
- Trends in COVID-19 vaccination intent and factors associated with deliberation and reluctance among adult homeless shelter residents and staff, 1 November 2020 to 28 February 2021 – King County, WashingtonExternal Link Icon
Printable Posters
How You Can Protect Others from COVID-19 in Shelters: During Meals (Poster)
How You Can Protect Others from COVID-19 in Shelters: In General Sleeping Areas (Poster)
How You Can Protect Others from COVID-19 in Shelters: When to Wear a Mask (Poster)
Stop the Spread of Germs (Poster)
Clean Hands Keep You Healthy (Poster)
Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands (Spanish Poster)
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