Contact tracing is used by health departments to prevent the spread of infectious diseased. In general, contact tracing involves identifying people who have an infectious disease (cases) and people who they came in contact with (contacts) and working w…
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Global COVID-19
COVID-19 is a serious global health threat and CDC is committed to stopping the spread by improving public health capacity to minimize its impact. (146)
Safety of COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Serious safety problems are rare and long-term side effects are unlikely. CDC recommends you get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Small and Large Gatherings
Guidance about large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic
Activities and Gatherings
Learn how you can plan, prepare, and cope with stress before and during a COVID-19 outbreak.
Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
Learn what you should know about the Omicron variant and how to protect yourself and others.
COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know
If you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19 or you are a resident in a community where there is ongoing spread of COVID-19 and develop symptoms of COVID-19, call your healthcare provider and tell them about your symptoms and your exposure.
What You Need to Know About Variants ‘ CDC
Numerous variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are being tracked in the United States and globally during this pandemic.
Health Equity Considerations and Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
Learn how systemic health and social inequities have put racial and ethnic minority groups at increased risk from COVID-19.
Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
This page was designed to dispel myths relating to children receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.