Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more
To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, get vaccinated as soon as you can and wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.
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.

Workplaces and Businesses

Workplaces and Businesses

Plan, Prepare, and Respond

Updated Sept. 14, 2021
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Workplace Guidance

CDC’s partner, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), recently updated its guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. As the lead federal agency charged with ensuring safe and healthful working conditions in the United States, OSHA’s guidance assists employers and workers to identify COVID-19 exposure risks and helps them take appropriate steps to prevent exposure and infection.

Workplace Prevention Strategies

To prevent and reduce transmission and maintain healthy business operations and work environments

For Health Departments
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COVID-19 Vaccines

Protect yourself and your community by getting your COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines are free and available to all people living in the U.S., regardless of immigration or health insurance status.

Vaccines for COVID-19
Post-vaccine Considerations for Workplaces

Guidance Calls with Q&As

Recorded conference calls with stakeholders, to review the current CDC guidance and provide an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions.

COVID-19 Partner Update: A Call to Action: Mobilizing America to Vaccinate Against COVID-19
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Mental Health is Public Health: Tools for State and Local Partners
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COVID-19 Partner Update: COVID-19 and Returning to School
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COVID-19 Business Health Executive Quarterly Call (May 2021)
Printable Posters and Flyers
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Cloth Face Covering Do’s & Don’ts (Graphic)

Educate employees about the do’s & don’ts.

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Stay Home When Sick (Poster)

Educate employees about COVID-19 symptoms and when to stay home.

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How to Wear and Make Cloth Face Coverings (DIY Resource)

Learn how to wear, make and clean cloth face cloth coverings.

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Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands (Poster)

Promote hand hygiene.

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How to Protect Yourself and Others (Handout)

Everyday preventative actions to slow the spread.

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Higher Risk for Severe Illness (Poster)

Learn what to do if you are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

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