CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response

#WearAMask correctly to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. When in public or around others not living in your household, follow this mask checklist. If you have a child, remember those under age 2 should not wear a mask. Learn more: https://bit.ly/30QOzQF

When you #WearAMask, you help protect those around you from COVID-19. When others wear their mask, they help protect those around them, including you. Help keep each other safe by correctly using masks when out in public. Learn how to wear your mask: https://bit.ly/2XdSp61

#WearAMask when you’re in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. When removing your mask, handle only the ear loops or ties, and fold the outside corners together to keep it clean. Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, and always wash your hands after removing. Learn more about the do’s and don’ts of masking: https://bit.ly/30QOzQF

COVID-19 cases continue to increase nationwide with 79% of jurisdictions reporting an increase in cases. Average daily cases in the last 7 days went up 20% from... the previous 7 days. The highest increases in cases were seen in rural areas. Do your part to slow the spread. Make these healthy habits part of your daily routine: - Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth. - Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. - Stay 6 feet from others. See more COVID-19 data here: https://bit.ly/3n2jyUd See more

Traveling on public transportation? CDC strongly recommends wearing a mask while waiting, boarding, and riding any public transportation such as airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis, rideshares, ships, and ferries to slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn more ways you can reduce your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19 while traveling: https://bit.ly/3m68x2R

Want to learn more about COVID-19 vaccine plans? Join us for the CDC Partner Update Call, Vaccine Distribution and Safety Overview, on Monday, November 9, at 3 pm ET via Zoom. Anyone can join, so invite friends and family. Register here: https://bit.ly/327Dqw8.

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy: https://go.usa.gov/xEnje #PrepYourHealth

Does wearing a mask mean you don’t have to practice social distancing? The answer is no. Wearing a mask while in public AND maintaining 6 feet of distance from other people are two actions you can take to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about protecting yourself from COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2DCpVfd

Frequent use of hand sanitizer, staying at least 6 feet from other people, and wearing masks are critical ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the polls. A new MMWR report found widespread adoption of most COVID-19 prevention measures to help protect poll workers and voters. Learn more: http://bit.ly/MMWR102320

Managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic can be difficult, but taking care of yourself and staying connected with others can help you cope. Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Learn how: http://ow.ly/yBd330qM260 #PrepYourHealth #SelfCareSunday

Daylight saving time is a good time to #PrepYourHealth. Remember to check the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors whenever you "spring forward" or "fall back" an hour. Learn more about CO poisoning prevention: http://ow.ly/OO5Q50C51mn

This #Halloween, take steps to protect yourself and others against COVID-19 and the flu. If trick-or-treating: Avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters. Give out treats outdoors, if possible. Set up a station with individually bagged treats for kids to take. Wash hands before handling treats.... Wear a mask. Let’s look out for each other as we celebrate. More tips: https://bit.ly/33WSfSr

Celebrating #Halloween? Wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart from people who don’t live with you. Consider these fun activities: Visit a pumpkin patch or orchard and use 60% alcohol hand sanitizer after touching frequently touched surfaces Go to a one-way, walk-though haunted forest or corn maze Host an outdoor Halloween movie night with friends or neighbors... Learn more: https://bit.ly/33WSfSr