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Latest News Releases
- The Hidden U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic: Orphaned Children – More than 140,000 U.S. Children Lost a Primary or Secondary Caregiver Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Thursday, October 7, 2021
- CDC Completes Sixty-Day Assessment of Order under 42 U.S.C. 265 Saturday, October 2, 2021
- Youth E-Cigarette Use Remains Serious Public Health Concern Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Thursday, September 30, 2021
- CDC Statement on Pregnancy Health Advisory Wednesday, September 29, 2021
- Studies Show More COVID-19 Cases in Areas Without School Masking Policies Friday, September 24, 2021
- CDC Statement on ACIP Booster Recommendations Friday, September 24, 2021
- CDC to Invest $2.1 Billion to Protect Patients and Healthcare Workers from COVID-19 and Future Infectious Diseases Friday, September 17, 2021
- Number of States with High Obesity Prevalence Rises to Sixteen Wednesday, September 15, 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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Page last reviewed: October 1, 2021
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention