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COVID-19

Also called SARS-CoV-2 infection

Published
December 26, 2024
Last updated
May 24, 2024

About COVID-19

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is caused by the virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and was first identified in December 2019. Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare settings is a recognized risk that can manifest in the form of outbreaks and requires careful attention to infection control procedures.

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Investigation/Reporting Thresholds and Outbreak Definitions for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

 By CORHA; CSTE

These proposed investigation/reporting thresholds and outbreak definitions are provided to support the early detection of possible outbreaks and timely intervention to prevent transmission.

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Preventing Transmission of Viral Respiratory Pathogens in Healthcare Settings

 By CDC

This resource, published at the start of the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season, provides guidance for preventing all viral respiratory pathogens, including influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 infection, in healthcare settings.

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Viral Respiratory Pathogens Toolkit

 By CDC

This toolkit was published at the start of the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season, alongside general healthcare setting guidance, and serves as a setting-specific resource for nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

 By CDC

The recommendations in this guidance continue to apply after the expiration of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This guidance provides a framework for facilities to implement select infection prevention and control practices based on their individual circumstances.

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National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN): COVID-19 Modules and Dashboards

 By CDC

This page includes NHSN COVID-19 reference materials relevant to hospital, long-term care facility, and dialysis facility personnel.

Principles & Practices

Comprehensive information to build, standardize or improve practices related to HAI/AR outbreak detection, reporting, investigation, or control.

COVID-19 Outbreak Reports & News