Isolation and Quarantine

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

January 4, 2022
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Isolation and Quarantine 

CDC has updated isolation and quarantine recommendations for the public. These recommendations do not apply to healthcare personnel and do not supersede state, local, tribal, of territorial laws, rules, and regulations.

People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), follow that by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others.

Recommendations for people who are exposed to COVID-19 are also updated. If you are unvaccinated or more than 6 months out from your second mRNA dose (or more than 2 months after the J&J vaccine) and you are not yet boosted, CDC recommends a quarantine for 5 days followed by strict mask use for an additional 5 days. If a 5-day quarantine is not feasible, it is imperative that an exposed person wear a well-fitting mask at all times when around others for 10 days after exposure.

People who have received their booster shot do not need to quarantine following an exposure but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. For all those exposed, best practice would also include a test for COVID-19 at day 5 after exposure. If symptoms occur, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not attributable to COVID-19.

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Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccination and Children

Everyone ages 5 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.

COVID-19 vaccines are free to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.

Check with your child’s healthcare provider about whether they offer COVID-19 vaccination.

Check your local pharmacy’s website to see if vaccination walk-ins or appointments are available for children.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

Vaccines are working very well to protect against severe illness, hospitalization, and death, but effectiveness against infection decreases over time.

The Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original virus. Boosters increase your protection from COVID-19, including variants. Get a booster shot 6 months after your Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna series, or 2 months after your Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen shot.

Bring your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record card to your booster shot appointment so your provider can add information about your booster dose. If you did not receive a card, contact the vaccination site where you got your first shot or your state health department to find out how you can get a card.

To find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.

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Improve How Your Mask Protects You

Masks help protect against variants.

Everyone should continue to wear a mask in indoor public places in areas of high or substantial community transmission, regardless of vaccination status.

In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated.

Correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection. When choosing a mask, look at how well it fits, how well it filters the air, and how many layers it has.

 

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

December 30, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 53,795,407 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.

In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

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We Have the Tools to Fight Omicron

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December 20, 2021
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Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know 

Vaccines remain the best public health measure to protect people from COVID-19, slow transmission, and reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging.

Scientists are currently investigating Omicron, including how protected fully vaccinated people will be against infection, hospitalization, and death.

Masks offer protection against all variants. CDC continues to recommend wearing a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high community transmission, regardless of vaccination status.

New booster update CDC now recommends that everyone ages 18 and older get a COVID-19 booster shot. When? At least 2 months after a 1-dose vaccine, Johnson & Johnson/Jansen or At least 6 months after a 2-dose vaccine, Pfizer-BIONTech or Moderna Find out more at CDC.gov/coronavirus

COVID-19 Booster Shots

The recent emergence of the Omicron variant further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19.

If you need help scheduling your booster shot, contact the location that set up your previous appointment. If you need to get your booster shot in a location different from where you received your previous shot, there are several ways you can find a vaccine provider.

Bring your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record card to your booster shot appointment so your provider can fill in the information about your booster dose. If you did not receive a card at your first appointment, contact the vaccination site where you got your first shot or your state health department to find out how you can get a card.

You may experience side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. These are normal signs that your body is building protection against COVID-19.

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Self-Testing for COVID-19

Self-testing is one of several risk-reduction strategies to reduce the chances of COVID-19 transmission. They may be used regardless of vaccination or symptom status.

Consider using a self-test before joining indoor gatherings with others who are not in your household.

Self-tests can be used at home or anywhere, are easy to use, and produce rapid results. If your self-test has a positive result, stay home or isolate for 10 days, wear a mask if you have contact with others, and call your healthcare provider.

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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have all increased in recent weeks, with many parts of the country experiencing substantial or high levels of community transmission. As people travel and gather this holiday season, take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. We know COVID-19 vaccines & boosters, masking, and physical distancing work to prevent COVID-19 spread. 

 

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

December 20, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 50,791,012 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.

In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

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Omicron Variant

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December 6, 2021
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Omicron Variant

On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization classified a new COVID-19 variant as a variant of concern and named it Omicron. As of December 4, 2021, Omicron has been identified in the United States and is reported now in more than 20 countries.

CDC has been actively monitoring and preparing for this variant and continues to work diligently with other U.S. and global public health and industry partners to learn more.

The virus that causes COVID-19 is constantly changing, and new variants of the virus are expected to occur. Sometimes new variants emerge and disappear. Other times, new variants persist.

The recent emergence of the Omicron variant further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and general prevention strategies needed to protect against COVID-19. Everyone 5 and older should get vaccinated and boosters are recommended for everyone 18 years and older.

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International Travel

If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get a COVID-19 viral test (regardless of vaccination status or citizenship) no more than 1 day before you travel by air into the United States. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight.

As we learn more about the Omicron variant, this new one-day testing policy will help to protect travelers and the health and safety of American communities from COVID-19.

CDC continues to recommend that all travelers get a COVID-19 viral test 3-5 days after arrival, and that unvaccinated travelers should quarantine for 7 days after travel.

Do NOT travel if:

  • You have been exposed to COVID-19, unless you are fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days.
  • You are sick.
  • You tested positive for COVID-19 and haven’t ended isolation (even if you are fully vaccinated).
  • You are waiting for results of a COVID-19 test.

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Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

Everyone 5 years and older is eligible to get a free COVID-19 vaccination.

Everyone ages 18 years and older who is fully vaccinated should get a booster shot.

COVID-19 vaccines are effective at helping protect against severe disease and death from the virus that causes COVID-19.

The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known and potential risks, which are rare.

People who are fully vaccinated can resume many activities they did before the pandemic. However, people should wear a mask indoors in public if they are in an area of substantial or high transmission.

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People who are pregnant or were recently pregnant are at increased risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19, including ICU admission, being on a ventilator, death, and stillbirth. However, COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant people in the United States remains low. CDC recommends people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future get vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

December 6, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 49,002,475 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

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In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

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Who is Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster Shot

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October 25, 2021
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Who is Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster Shot

Certain people are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, including those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

For the nearly 15 million people who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.

Additional populations may be recommended to receive a booster shot as more data become available. 

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Holiday Celebrations

There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health. Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible.

Safer holiday tips include:

  • Wear a mask in public indoor settings if you are not fully vaccinated, have a weakened immune system, or if you are in an area with substantial to high transmission.
  • Avoid crowded, poorly ventilated spaces.
  • If you are sick or have symptoms, don’t host or attend gatherings.
  • Delay travel until you are fully vaccinated. If you are considering traveling for a holiday or event, visit CDC’s Travel page to help you decide what is best for you and your family.
  • Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have a close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens

Getting a COVID-19 vaccination can help protect your child from getting COVID-19. They can also help keep your child from getting seriously sick even if they do get COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccines have been used under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history, which includes studies in adolescents.

Children and adolescents receive the same dosage of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as adults and will need a second shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine 3 weeks after their first shot.

Help protect your whole family by getting yourself and your children 12 years and older vaccinated against COVID-19. To find a COVID-19 vaccine: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.

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How to Use the COVID Data Tracker

Watch this new video to learn more about COVID Data Tracker, CDC’s home for COVID-19 data, including cases and deaths, hospitalizations, variants, vaccination progress, and more. COVID Data Tracker combines county, state, national, and global data from across the COVID-19 response in a series of interactive dashboards in one easy-to-use location.

Anyone can use COVID Data Tracker to follow COVID-19 pandemic trends and to access data on COVID-19 in your community.

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Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 helps protect people from getting sick or severely ill from COVID-19. New data show that COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates were higher in unvaccinated people compared with fully vaccinated people. Additionally, people who were unvaccinated had a greater risk of dying from COVID-19 than fully vaccinated people. People who are unvaccinated remain the most vulnerable to COVID-19. 

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

October 25, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 45,363,116 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.

In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

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COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding

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October 12, 2021
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V-safe Health Checker

COVID-19 vaccine safety continues to be a top priority at CDC. V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that helps monitor vaccine safety by allowing users to report how they’re feeling after vaccination. Participants can register in v-safe after receiving any dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and it is available in five languages: English, Korean, simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

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Weekly hospitalization rates from COVID-19 have recently increased for children ages 11 years and younger. Hospitalization rates among children and adolescents are at their highest levels since the start of the pandemic. These increases come as many schools across the country have returned to in-person learning. Masks are important for reducing the spread of COVID-19 among children in K–12 school settings. To keep kids safe, CDC recommends masks for all students, teachers, and staff while indoors, along with COVID-19 vaccination and testing, and physical distancing. 

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Getting Your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card

At your first vaccination appointment, you should get a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record card that tells you what COVID-19 vaccine you received, the date you received it, and where you received it. Keep your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record card for future use. Consider taking a picture of your card after your vaccination appointment as a backup copy. If you did not receive a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record card at your first appointment, contact the vaccination provider site where you got your first shot or your state health department to find out how you can get a card. 

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COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future. Evidence about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy has been growing. These data suggest that the benefits of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known or potential risks of vaccination during pregnancy. There is currently no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, cause fertility problems in women or men. Pregnant and recently pregnant people are more likely to get severely ill with COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant people. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can protect you from severe illness from COVID-19. 

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

October 12, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 44,401,209 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.

In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

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September 27, 2021
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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

CDC recommends that people in the following groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completion of their 2-dose Pfizer series:

People who may receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster include:

  • People ages 18–49 with an underlying medical condition
  • People ages 18–64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to working or residing in certain settings

People can talk to their healthcare provider about whether getting a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot is appropriate for them.

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Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccines are now widely available. In many cases, you do not need an appointment.

The federal government is providing the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.

Around 90% of people in the United States live within 5 miles of a COVID-19 vaccine location.

You should get a vaccination card that tells you what COVID-19 vaccine you received, the date you received it, and where you received it. Keep your vaccination card in case you need it for future use. Consider taking a picture of your vaccination card as a backup copy. 

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Accessing a COVID-19 Vaccine If You Are Homebound

If you are homebound and need to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, contact your healthcare provider or your state or local health department. In many states, you may also dial 211 to connect to essential community services.

If you are not able to arrange a COVID-19 vaccination through your healthcare provider or through your state or local health department, try contacting groups that are advocates for people who are homebound:

The Aging Network at 1-800-677-1116

Search for services by ZIP code with the Eldercare Locator

Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) at 1-888-677-1199

Hotline for Medicare recipients at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY 1-877-486-2048)

You may also try contacting private home health services, personal aides, or organizations such as Meals on Wheels. Sometimes these groups can advocate for you or inform you about the services available in your area.

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COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review

Weekly hospitalization rates from COVID-19 have recently increased for children ages 11 years and younger. Hospitalization rates among children and adolescents are at their highest levels since the start of the pandemic. These increases come as many schools across the country have returned to in-person learning. Masks are important for reducing the spread of COVID-19 among children in K–12 school settings. To keep kids safe, CDC recommends masks for all students, teachers, and staff while indoors, along with COVID-19 vaccination and testing, and physical distancing. Read more in the COVID Data Tracker. 

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

September 27, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 42,850,746 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.

In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

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Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People and COVID-19 Vaccines

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September 14, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People

People with moderately to severely compromised immune systems are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 and may not build the same level of immunity to 2-dose vaccine series compared to people who are not immunocompromised. CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after a second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose is intended to improve the response of people who are immunocompromised to their initial vaccine series.

Although CDC does not recommend additional doses or booster shots for any other population at this time, HHS has announced a plan to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots this fall

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COVID-19 Prevention in Schools

As a parent or caregiver, you can and should learn more about how your school is using the CDC guidance to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Some questions you can ask your school to learn more about their COVID-19 precautions include:

  1. What prevention strategies are you currently using at school?
  2. How and when are you updating your protocols for COVID-19?
  3. Will you offer COVID-19 vaccination at the school?
  4. Are you requiring teachers, staff, or students ages 12 and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19?
  5. Will you be providing screening testing regularly?

It is also extremely important right now to teach and reinforce healthy behaviors for your children. Talk to them about the importance of masking, distancing, and frequent handwashing so that they can make choices that help keep them safer at school. 

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Types of Masks and Respirators

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approves many types of filtering facepiece respirators. The most widely available are N95, but other types (N99, N100, P95, P99, P100, R95, R99, and R100) offer the same or better protection as an N95. When supplies are available, individuals may choose to use a basic disposable N95 respirator for personal use, instead of a mask, in some situations. CDC recommends that special N95 respirators labeled as “surgical” or “medical” should be prioritized for healthcare providers.

NIOSH and OSHA have developed a video demonstrating how to perform a user seal check and how to properly put on and take off a respirator. 

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The United States recently surpassed 40 million total COVID-19 cases. Some people experience post-COVID conditions or longer-term health conditions that can last weeks, even months. COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to prevent severe illness and death from COVID-19. Get vaccinated as soon as you can. Check out the COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

September 14, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 41,001,157 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.

In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

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School Testing for COVID-19

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August 30, 2021
This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.

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School Testing for COVID-19

As schools go back to in-person learning, many offer free, regular COVID-19 testing for students and staff.

Regular testing, along with COVID-19 vaccination, helps protect students, staff, family members, and others who are not currently vaccinated against COVID-19 or are at risk for getting seriously sick from COVID-19. Testing programs help keep students in the classroom and allow them to take part in activities at school they love.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

COVID-19 vaccines are working very well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, even against the widely spreading Delta variant. However, with the Delta variant, public health experts are starting to see reduced protection against mild and moderate disease. For this reason, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for a booster shot so vaccinated people maintain protection over the coming months.

The goal is for people to start receiving a COVID-19 booster shot beginning in the fall, with individuals being eligible starting 8 months after they received their second dose of an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna). This is subject to authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and recommendation by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

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Daily Activities

If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume many of the activities you did before the pandemic. Even if you are fully vaccinated, you can become infected with the Delta variant and you can spread the virus to others. To reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission wear a mask indoors in public.

If you are not fully vaccinated, continue to take steps to protect yourself:

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The Delta variant is more contagious than previous strains – it may cause more than 2x as many infections. Vaccines protect you from hospitalization, severe infections, and death

Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science

CDC released updated guidance on the need for urgently increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and a recommendation for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission to wear a mask in public indoor places, even if fully vaccinated.

This new guidance is in response to a rapid and alarming rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations around the country, reversing a steady decline since January 2021.

New data has also emerged showing that the Delta variant is more infectious and spreads more easily than other variants, even among some vaccinated individuals.

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COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review

COVID-19 vaccines authorized or approved in the United States are safe and still highly effective at reducing the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. Some immunocompromised people don’t always reach the same level of immunity as other vaccinated people. Immunocompromised people who received a two-dose vaccine may benefit from an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine to help them build more protection. 

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

August 30, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 38,852,582 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.

In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

August 16, 2021
This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People

People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness. Studies indicate some immunocompromised people don’t always build the same level of immunity after vaccination the way non-immunocompromised people do.

CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after a second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC does not recommend additional doses or booster shots for any other population at this time.

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The Delta variant is more contagious than previous strains – it may cause more than 2x as many infections. Vaccines protect you from hospitalization, severe infections, and death

Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science

The Delta variant is more than 2x as contagious as previous variants. Some data suggest the Delta variant might cause more severe illness than previous strains in unvaccinated persons.

Although breakthrough infections happen much less often than infections in unvaccinated people, individuals infected with the Delta variant, including fully vaccinated people with symptomatic breakthrough infections, can transmit it to others. CDC is continuing to assess data on whether fully vaccinated people with asymptomatic breakthrough infections can transmit.

The greatest risk of transmission is among unvaccinated people who are much more likely to contract and, therefore, transmit the virus.

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COVID-19 Vaccines Work

COVID-19 vaccination reduces the risk of COVID-19 and its potentially severe complications. While COVID-19 vaccines are working well, some people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will still get sick, because no vaccines are 100% effective. These are called vaccine breakthrough cases. mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to provide protection against severe illness and hospitalization among people of all ages eligible to receive them. This includes people 65 years and older who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. 

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Families and COVID-19

As more people are getting vaccinated and resuming activities they did before the pandemic, parents and caregivers are making hard decisions on how to protect their families. Everyone 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. People who are not fully vaccinated and children under 12 years who are not able to get a COVID-19 vaccine should continue taking steps to prevent getting sick.

To maximize protection from COVID-19, and in particular, the Delta variant, and prevent possibly spreading it to others, everyone, regardless of vaccination status, should wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.

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COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review

Severe cases of COVID-19 among children are less common than in older age groups, but pediatric COVID-19 cases and the number of children admitted to hospitals are going up. 

Although vaccination rates among adolescents are rising, children below 12 years old are still not eligible. As states and counties get ready to send students back to school, it’s important for all eligible young people to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

August 16, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 36,720,973 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.

In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

This map shows COVID-19 cases reported by U.S. states, the District of Columbia, New York City, and other U.S.-affiliated jurisdictions

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The Delta Variant: What You Should Know

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

August 2, 2021
This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.

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When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated

If you are fully vaccinated, you can participate in many of the activities that you did before the pandemic. To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. Wearing a mask is most important if you have a weakened immune system or if, because of your age or an underlying medical condition, you are at increased risk for severe disease, or if someone in your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is unvaccinated. If this applies to you or your household, you might choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of transmission in your area.

If you’ve been around someone who has COVID-19, you should get tested 3-5 days after your exposure, even if you don’t have symptoms. You should also wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days following exposure or until your test result is negative. You should isolate for 10 days if your test result is positive. 

The Delta Variant: What You Should Know

Delta caused over 75% of recent COVID-19 cases in the United States- according to estimates-and will likely cause more. Don’t let Delta and other variants slow our progress in the fight against COVID-19. CDC’s new video, The Delta Variant: What You Should Know, provides information on the Delta variant and what you can do to help slow the spread. 

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COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are increasing in nearly all states, fueled by the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant. The biggest increases in cases are happening in places with low vaccination rates and among unvaccinated people. Vaccines help protect people from getting COVID-19. They also protect vaccinated people who become infected from getting severely ill and reduce their risk of hospitalization and death. Read more about COVID-19 trends, variants, and vaccination in the COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review.

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Vaccine Equity

Everyone has a role to play in slowing the spread of COVID-19. CDC is working with partners to advance vaccine equity and communicate with the public about what you can do to promote vaccine equity in your community. CDC’s new webpage dedicated to COVID-19 Vaccine Equity for Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups highlights the critical work being done to reach COVID-19 vaccine equity, which we will achieve when everyone has fair and just access to these vaccines. 

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

August 2, 2021

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 34,972,532 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.

In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

This map shows COVID-19 cases reported by U.S. states, the District of Columbia, New York City, and other U.S.-affiliated jurisdictions

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