Contact Tracing

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…

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.

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.