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  • What should I include in my emergency operations plan? – COVID-19 Answers

Review and update your emergency operations plan in collaboration with your…IN MY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN? What should I include in my emergency operations…operations plan? Review and update your emergency operations plan in collaboration… Continue reading

  • Am I at risk for COVID-19 from packages or products shipping from China? – COVID-19 Answers

…lot that is unknown about the newly emerged COVID-19 and how it spreads…lot that is unknown about the newly emerged COVID-19 and how it spreads. Two other…other coronaviruses have emerged previously to cause severe illness in people… Continue reading

  • What actions should I take to plan for an outbreak? – COVID-19 Answers

Creating an emergency plan for mass gatherings and large community events, such…plan for an outbreak? Creating an emergency plan for mass gatherings and large…for attendees and staff that can be used to help prevent the spread of germs… Continue reading

  • How can I prepare in case my child’s school, child care facility, or university is dismissed? – COVID-19 Answers

…the school or facility about their emergency operations plan…the school or facility about their emergency operations plan. Understand the plan… Continue reading

  • Keeping your home safe – COVID-19 Answers

…and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with…support, and resources. Create an emergency contact list of family, friends,… Continue reading

  • Funerals – COVID-19 Answers

…etc.). Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims are expected…and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that… Continue reading

  • What should I do if someone in my house gets sick with COVID-19? – COVID-19 Answers

…medical attention If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical…medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include1: Trouble breathing… Continue reading

  • Are US Citizenship and Immigration Services offices closed due to COVID-19? – COVID-19 Answers

FAQ > RUMOR CONTROL > ARE US CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICES CLOSED…CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19? Are US Citizenship and Immigration Services offices closed… Continue reading

  • K-12 schools and childcare program administrators – COVID-19 Answers

…strategies: Review, update, and implement emergency operations plans. Develop information-sharing…Create and test communications plans for use with the school community. Review CDC’s… Continue reading

  • How should my school prepare when there is no community transmission in our area? – COVID-19 Answers

…strategies: Review, update, and implement emergency operations plans. Develop information-sharing…Create and test communications plans for use with the school community. Review CDC’s… Continue reading

  • How to protect yourself – COVID-19 Answers

…lot that is unknown about the newly emerged COVID-19 and how it spreads. Two other…other coronaviruses have emerged previously to cause severe illness in people… Continue reading

What should I do if a family member dies of COVID-19 while overseas? – COVID-19 Answers

When a US citizen dies outside the United States, the deceased person’s next…or legal representative should notify US consular officials at the De……dies of COVID-19 while overseas? When a US citizen dies outside the United States…or legal representative should notify US consular officials at the Department… Continue reading

Parents and children – COVID-19 Answers

…to stay healthy. Clean hands often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand…instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting… Continue reading

What do funeral home workers need to know about handling the bodies of people who die of COVID-19? – COVID-19 Answers

…with a product with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims expected to…follow Standard Precautions including the use of additional PPE if splashing is expected… Continue reading

Rumor control – COVID-19 Answers

…this site. Unfortunately, scammers are using COVID-19 to take advantage of people…site, CDClinks to external site Are US Citizenship and Immigration Services… Continue reading

Community events – COVID-19 Answers

…needed, contact emergency services for those who need emergency care. Public transportation…plan for an outbreak? Creating an emergency plan for mass gatherings and large… Continue reading

What resources does CDC have available to share with staff, students, and parents? – COVID-19 Answers

…have helpful resources your school can use or share, such as the American Academy…information on helping children cope with emergencies Stigma prevention and facts about… Continue reading

How it spreads – COVID-19 Answers

…is known about the spread of newly emerged coronaviruses. Last updated March…coronaviruses that infect animals have emerged to infect people and can spread between… Continue reading

Am I at risk if I touch the body of someone who died of COVID-19? – COVID-19 Answers

…etc.). Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims are expected…and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that… Continue reading

While school’s out, how can I keep my family healthy? – COVID-19 Answers

CDC’s Helping Children Cope with Emergencies or Talking with Children About COVID-19…with your child or go on a bike ride. Use indoor activity breaks