Important update: Healthcare facilities

CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more

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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.

UPDATE

The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021. For purposes of entry into the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA approved or authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines. More information is available here.

UPDATE

Travel requirements to enter the United States are changing, starting November 8, 2021. More information is available here.

Community, Work, and School

Information for Where You Live, Work, Learn, and Play

Updated Aug. 24, 2021

CDC has updated isolation and quarantine recommendations for the public, and is revising the CDC website to reflect these changes. These recommendations do not apply to healthcare personnel and do not supersede state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations.

Guiding principles and strategies to protect students, teachers, staff, and communities:

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Shared Housing and Institutions

Protect yourself and your community by getting your COVID-19 vaccine and wearing a mask indoors in public, even if you are fully vaccinated.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

When and how to clean and disinfect your facility. Guidance for building ventilation and non-emergency vehicles.

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