Monday, November 2, 2020

Tips for Voters to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
November 2, 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.
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Tips for Voters to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

Help keep from getting and spreading COVID-19 before and during voting. Before you vote, plan how you can get to your polling place in the safest way possible. Try to avoid crowded ride-sharing services, buses, or trains. Protect yourself while using public transportation. And if you drive, and are able to check the voter line, join when the line is shorter. When voting, try to stay at least 6 feet apart from other people. Wear a mask around others, and wash your hands before and after voting ---- or if that’s not possible, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. 

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Things to Know about the COVID-19 Pandemic

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country and the world, we all must remain vigilant. The changes we have had to make to routines and daily life are extremely hard, but these changes are even more important now and in the future. We must stop the spread of this new and dangerous virus. Find out what you need to know about COVID-19 and how you can keep from getting and spreading the disease. Remember, the more steps you and your family can take to protect yourself from COVID-19, the safer you will be. 

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Households Living in Close Quarters

If your household includes one or more people at higher risk of severe illness, all family members should act as if they are at higher risk of COVID-19 themselves. Limit errands and separate a household member who is sick. Family members should leave only when absolutely necessary to perform essential errands, including going to the grocery store, pharmacy, or medical appointments that cannot be delayed (such as infants or individuals with serious health conditions). One or two family members who are not at a higher risk should run the essential errands. When you do leave the house, wear a mask, avoid crowds, and practice social distancing.

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Living in Shared Housing

Shared or congregate housing includes apartments, condominiums, student or faculty housing, national and state park staff housing, transitional housing, and domestic violence and abuse shelters. Shared dining, laundry facilities, stairwells, and elevators may have challenges with social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In common and shared spaces, everyone should stay at least 6 feet apart from one another. People who are sick, their roommates, and those who have higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should eat or be fed in their room, if possible, and dishes, drinking glasses, cups, or eating utensils should not be shared.

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People with Certain Medical Conditions

COVID-19 is a new disease. We’re still learning about what underlying medical conditions make you more likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19. Adults of any age with the following conditions have a higher risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19

There are also additional medical conditions that might place adults of any age at an increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. 

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

As of November 2, 2020

In the United States, there have been 9,182,628 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.

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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