Test for Current Infection (Viral Test)

Provides information on testing for coronavirus infection, including how to decide about testing, how to get a test, and what to do after a viral test.

Evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Animals

This is guidance for state public health veterinarians and state animal health officials to help guide decisions on testing animals for SARS-CoV-2.

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

People who have had 2 shots of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines may need to start receiving a COVID-19 booster shot 8 months after their second dose.

Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know

Learn what you should know about the Omicron variant and how to protect yourself and others.

Tribal Communities

Ongoing mitigation guidance, mitigation guidance, and prevention and support for tribal communities.

Investigating Long-Term Effects of Myocarditis

The Myocarditis Outcomes after mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Investigation is a project to follow up on VAERS reports of myocarditis.

COVID-19 Vaccine Equity for Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups

Vaccine equity and addressing vaccine disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups

Stories from the Field: Examples of Successful Worker COVID-19 Vaccination Programs

Examples of Successful Worker COVID-19 Vaccination Programs

COVID-19 Information for Specific Groups of People

Some people need to take extra precautions to avoid getting sick from COVID-19, like people at increased risk for severe illness or people in some vulnerable populations.

Contact Tracing Resources for Health Departments

CDC general principles for COVID and what CDC is doing to support contact tracing.

Information about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is an mRNA vaccine that requires 2 shots, 21 days apart. Learn about safety data, efficacy, and clinical trial demographics.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network (COVID-NET)

Learn about hospital surveillance (rates) and how that information helps find who is most at risk for severe illness and death, including important demographic information

Information about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is an mRNA vaccine that requires 2 shots, 28 days apart. Learn about safety data, efficacy, and clinical trial demographics.

Toolkit for Pregnant People and New Parents

Resources and tools to help pregnant people, breastfeeding women and new parents caring for infants to protect their health and help people who serve these communities communicate with them.

Symptoms of Coronavirus

Symptoms

Testing for COVID-19

Information on testing methods in regards to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Quarantine and Isolation

Quarantine after possible exposure to COVID-19 and stay home to monitor your health. Isolate when you have been infected with the virus and stay separated from others in your household.

Protect Children and Teens from COVID-19

Children can get COVID-19. Help protect everyone 5 years and older by getting them vaccinated against COVID-19.

Guidance for Reporting SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing Results

It is critically important for the nation's COVID-19 pandemic response to understand the genetic diversity, spread, and evolution of SARS-CoV-2, including variant viruses. This guidance for reporting SARS-CoV-2 sequencing will improve that understanding.

Clinical Care Quick Reference for COVID-19

Healthcare providers, find key information and links to detailed guidance and CDC content pages related to clinical care of people with a suspected or confirmed infection caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Recommendations for People with COVID-19 and COVID-19 Close Contacts

Two infographics that summarize recommendations for people with COVID-19 and for COVID-19 close contacts.

Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

Get easy to read information from CDC on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.

Operational Considerations for Schools

Schools play an important role in educating students about disease prevention within their homes and communities. Many children and adolescents rely on key services provided by schools, such as school meal programs. Schools are considered safe havens for children who might be experiencing various forms of abuse or violence. This document provides suggestions for mitigating risks for COVID-19 transmission in schools in low-resource, international settings

Find Free Masks (N95 Respirators)

Find free masks (N95 respirators) at a participating location near you.

How to Use Your N95 Respirator

How to use and wear your N95 properly so it is effective

Free N95 Respirator Manufacturers

Free N95 respirators available to the public and distributed from the Strategic National Stockpile

COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in Non-Healthcare Workplaces

Tips to ensure employers are prepared to assist if contacted by a health department due to COVID-19.

Understanding Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines

Viral vector vaccines are safe and effective. They use a modified, harmless virus to deliver instructions to our cells that trigger an immune response.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported from China have occurred in adults.

Laws and Regulations

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help our country cope during the pandemic, CDC has occasionally issued legally binding orders and regulations. They are listed here.

Global COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global health threat and CDC is committed to stopping the global spread. CDC has a long history of improving public health capacity throughout the world to contain outbreaks at their source and minimize their impact.

COVID-19 Hospitalization and Death by Age

Risk of COVID-19 hospitalization and death by age group

Stay Up to Date with Your Vaccines

people who are up to date with their vaccines are well protected from serious illness or other health outcomes.

Cases, Data, and Surveillance

CDC is aggressively responding to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and preparing for the potential of community spread in the United States.

Sample Social Media & Graphics

Customizable social media messages and graphics for school districts and schools to share information about COVID-19 testing programs with student, parents, and staff.

U.S. COVID-19 Community Levels by County Map

U.S. COVID-19 Community Levels by County Map

Your COVID-19 Vaccination

How to get a vaccine, what you need to know before your appointment, and what you can do when you are fully vaccinated.

How to Report COVID-19 Laboratory Data

Reporting COVID-19 Laboratory Data

School Testing for COVID-19

Ongoing Mitigation Guidance, mitigation guidance, and prevention and support for schools and child care programs.

Interim Guidance for Rapid Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2

Proper interpretation of antigen test results is important for accurate clinical management of patients with suspected COVID-19. This guidance can help healthcare providers make the most effective use of antigen tests in different situations.

Investigating the Impact of COVID-19 during Pregnancy

CDC is supporting multiple efforts to better understand the impact of COVID-19 during pregnancy on both the mother and infant. Data collected as part of these efforts can help direct public health action and inform clinical guidance for the care of affected pregnant women and their infants.

COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who Would Like to Have a Baby

This page uses medical data and research to provide information to males and females who would like to have a baby while getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Guidance for General Laboratory Safety Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This guidance addresses general safety concerns for laboratory personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes recommendations for risk assessments, health and safety plans, social distancing, face coverings, disinfection, and personal hygiene.

COVID-19 Graphics and Buttons

CDC has provided buttons and badges for public use. The graphic can be placed in any way that works best for your particular site. We are hoping to see this graphic on as many sites as possible to enhance access to up to date information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Health Equity

Systemic health and social inequities have put people from racial and ethnic minority groups at increased risk from COVID-19. Take steps to reduce health disparities.