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Latest News Releases
- Test-To-Stay Options Can Help Keep Students in School During COVID-19 Friday, December 17, 2021
- CDC Endorses ACIP’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Thursday, December 16, 2021
- CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations to 16-and-17-year-olds Thursday, December 9, 2021
- CDC Launches Two Global Networks, Awards $22 Million to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance and Infectious Diseases Tuesday, December 7, 2021
- Transcript: New Vital Signs Report The HIV Epidemic Remains Severe Among Gay and Bisexual Men - What Can Be Done to End the Epidemic for Everyone? Tuesday, December 7, 2021
- CDC Tightens Testing Requirement for International Travel to the US to One Day Friday, December 3, 2021
- Autism Prevalence Higher in CDC’s ADDM Network Thursday, December 2, 2021
- Public Health Authorities Investigating Additional Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Caused by the Omicron Variant Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Important Ways to Slow the Spread
Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
Important Ways to Slow the Spread
Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
Important Ways to Slow the Spread
Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
Important Ways to Slow the Spread
Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
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