How COVID-19 Can Spread in the Community and COVID-19 Updates
How COVID-19 Can Spread in a Community – Video
This video explains how COVID-19 can spread in a community using an example featured in an April 2020 CDC MMWR. Investigation of COVID-19 cases in Chicago identified a cluster of 16 confirmed or probably cases, including three deaths, likely resulting from one introduction. Extended family gatherings, including a funeral and birthday party, likely facilitated transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in this cluster.
What’s New
Funeral Guidance for Individuals and Families
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 (NEW)
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 2020
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 (UPDATED)
Schools and Child Care Programs
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 (UPDATED)
Daily Life and Coping
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 (UPDATED)
Factors to Consider When Planning to Purchase Respirators from Another Country
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 (UPDATED)
Identify Strategies to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 (UPDATED)
Test for Current Infection
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 (UPDATED)
Cruise Ship Crew Member Disembarkations
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 (UPDATED)
Resources and Guidance
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.
As of May 11, 2020
In the United States, there have been 1,324,488 confirmed cases of COVID-19 detected through U.S. public health surveillance systems in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Marianas Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.