Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Cases of COVID-19 also are being reported in a growing number of countries internationally, including the United States. There are ongoing investigations to learn more.
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- Transcript for CDC Telebriefing on the COVID-19 Outbreak Thursday, November 19, 2020
- CDC Media Telebriefing Transcript on Operation Warp Speed Friday, October 23, 2020
- HHS Secretary Alex Azar and CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield to give update on COVID-19 response, Operation Warp Speed Tuesday, October 20, 2020
- CDC Updates “How COVID is Spread” Webpage Monday, October 5, 2020
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- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- CDC Travelers’ Health: Novel Coronavirus in China
- CDC Health Alert Network Advisory Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China
- CDC Health Alert Network Advisory information for state and local health departments and health care providers
- CDC Information on Coronaviruses
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September
Administration Announces $200 million from CDC to Jurisdictions for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness - Wednesday, September 23, 2020 -
August
CDC data show disproportionate COVID-19 impact in American Indian/Alaska Native populations - Wednesday, August 19, 2020 -
July
CDC calls on Americans to wear masks to prevent COVID-19 spread - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 -
February
Shipping of CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus Diagnostic Test Kits Begins - Thursday, February 6, 2020 -
January
CDC Confirms Person-to-Person Spread of New Coronavirus in the United States - Thursday, January 30, 2020 -
January
Second Travel-related Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Detected in United States - Friday, January 24, 2020 -
January
First Travel-related Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Detected in United States - Tuesday, January 21, 2020 -
January
Public Health Screening to Begin at 3 U.S. Airports for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (“2019-nCoV”) - Friday, January 17, 2020
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October
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield to give update on COVID-19 response, Operation Warp Speed - Tuesday, October 20, 2020 -
August
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 - Friday, August 21, 2020 -
February
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 - Saturday, February 29, 2020 -
February
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 - Friday, February 28, 2020 -
February
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 - Tuesday, February 25, 2020 -
February
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 - Friday, February 21, 2020 -
February
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 - Friday, February 14, 2020 -
February
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 - Wednesday, February 12, 2020 -
February
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Wednesday, February 5, 2020 -
February
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Monday, February 3, 2020 -
January
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Friday, January 31, 2020 -
January
CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Thursday, January 30, 2020 -
January
CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 -
January
HHS Press Conference: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Tuesday, January 28, 2020 -
January
CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Monday, January 27, 2020 -
January
CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Sunday, January 26, 2020 -
January
CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Friday, January 24, 2020 -
January
CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Tuesday, January 21, 2020 -
January
CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Friday, January 17, 2020
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February
Transcript for the CDC Telebriefing Update on COVID-19 Friday, February 28, 2020 -
February
Transcript for the CDC Telebriefing Update on COVID-19 Wednesday, February 26, 2020 -
February
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 Friday, February 21, 2020 -
February
Transcript for CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 Friday, February 14, 2020 -
February
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: CDC Update on Novel Coronavirus Wednesday, February 12, 2020 -
February
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: CDC Update on Novel Coronavirus Wednesday, February 5, 2020 -
February
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: CDC Update on Novel Coronavirus Monday, February 3, 2020 -
January
Transcript for CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Friday, January 31, 2020 -
January
Transcript of CDC Telebriefing for the Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Thursday, January 30, 2020 -
January
Transcript of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Response-01/29/2020 Thursday, January 30, 2020 -
January
HHS Press Conference: Remarks at Coronavirus Press Briefing Tuesday, January 28, 2020 -
January
CDC Transcript of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update Monday, January 27, 2020 -
January
Transcript of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Response Friday, January 24, 2020 -
January
Transcript of Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Tuesday, January 21, 2020 -
January
Transcript of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Response Telebriefing Friday, January 17, 2020
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August
Dr. Robert R. Redfield Statement on “Preventing and Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 Transmission — Four Overnight Camps, Maine, June–August 2020” - Wednesday, August 26, 2020 -
August
Joint Statement from the Census Bureau and Centers for Disease Control on Conducting 2020 Census Non-Response Follow-Up Interviews - Monday, August 10, 2020 -
July
Study highlights importance of CDC mitigation strategies - Friday, July 31, 2020 -
July
Cruise ship No Sail Order extended through September 2020 - Thursday, July 16, 2020 -
April
CDC Launches New Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report - Saturday, April 4, 2020 -
February
CDC, Washington State Report First COVID-19 Death - Saturday, February 29, 2020 -
February
CDC Announces Additional COVID-19 Presumptive Positive Cases - Friday, February 28, 2020 -
February
CDC Confirms Possible Instance of Community Spread of COVID-19 in U.S. - Wednesday, February 26, 2020 -
February
Update on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship in Japan - Tuesday, February 18, 2020 -
February
Diamond Princess Repatriation - Saturday, February 15, 2020 -
February
CDC Confirms 15th Case of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Thursday, February 13, 2020 -
February
CDC Confirms 14th Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Wednesday, February 12, 2020 -
February
CDC Confirms 13th Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Monday, February 10, 2020 -
February
HHS and CDC Receive Additional Flights Carrying Passengers from China - Wednesday, February 5, 2020 -
January
CDC Confirms Seventh Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Friday, January 31, 2020 -
January
CDC Issues Federal Quarantine Order to Repatriated U.S. Citizens at March Air Reserve Base - Friday, January 31, 2020 -
January
UPDATED: HHS and CDC Receive Flight Carrying Repatriated US Citizens - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 -
January
HHS and CDC Supporting Safe, Expedient Departure of US Citizens - Tuesday, January 28, 2020 -
January
CDC Advises Travelers to Avoid All Nonessential Travel to China - Tuesday, January 28, 2020 -
January
CDC confirms additional cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in United States - Sunday, January 26, 2020
Page last reviewed: November 2, 2020
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
