Covid-19

Basics of COVID-19 About COVID-19 COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2 and was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. It is very contagious and has quickly spread around the world. COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, a flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may […]

What You Need to Know The risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is low. The virus can spread from people to animals during close contact. More studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by COVID-19. People with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should avoid […]

Stress and Coping Coping with Stress Coping with stress during a COVID-19 outbreak will make you, your loved ones, and your community stronger. Learn more. Stress at Work Coping with Job Stress Recognize stress, build resilience, and know where to go if you need help. Coping at Work Coping for Healthcare Personnel and First Responders Providing […]

Families & Children Families & COVID-19 When making decisions for your family, there are several important items to consider. Protect Your Family School or Child Care Parents need to know what to expect at their child’s K-12 School or Child Care Program. What to Expect band aid light iconCOVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens: Get Your […]

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Variants of the Virus Omicron and Other Variants Learn more about Omicron and other COVID-19 variants. About Omicron About Variants Delta Variant Understanding Variants Variant Proportions in the U.S. Variant Surveillance Variant Classifications and Definitions

Transmission Stop the Spread Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. Omicron Variant Learn what you should know about Omicron and other COVID-19 variants. About Omicron About Variants How COVID-19 Spreads Getting Sick Again (Reinfection) Variants of the Virus Map of Variant Proportions in the US How to Protect […]

How to Protect Yourself & Others Get Vaccinated and stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing you from getting sick. COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. Getting vaccinated is the best way to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. CDC recommends […]