How COVID-19 Spreads

This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated on the COVID-19 Situation Summary as it becomes available.

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June 18, 2020 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.

How COVID-19 Spreads

COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact between people, through respiratory droplets from an infected person who coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.   More Info

Highlighted Resources

Characteristics Associated with Hospitalization Among Patients with COVID-19 — Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, March – April 2020 (MMWR) Videos: I Had COVID-19 but No Symptoms and I think or Know I had COVID-19 and I had Symptoms. When Can I Be With Others?  Guidance for Handlers of Service and Therapy Animals Deciding to Go Out Personal and Social Activities More Updates

Resources and Guidance

Communities, Schools, and Businesses People at Higher Risk for Severe Illness Travel State and Local Public Health Professionals Healthcare Professionals Laboratories  Resources in American Sign Language

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

As of June 18, 2020 In the United States, there have been 2,155,572 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.	U.S. Cases

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