(Updated on 7/13/2020)
Below are a list of fact sheets and resources from the CDC on COVID-19 on information about the virus, facts, sypmptoms, ways to slow the spread, and what to do if you or someone you care for is sick:
What To Do if You are Sick
This fact sheet lets you know how to help prevent spreading the coronavirus disease 2019 if you are sick with the virus or think you are. Follow the steps in this fact sheet to help prevent spreading it to people in your home and community. Available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Oromo, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. They expect Haitian Creole, Somali, Pashto, and Tigrynia to be completed soon. (Languages updated 6/24/20)
Stop the Spread of Germs
- Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like coronavirus disease 2019 by avoiding close contact with people who are sick; covering cough and sneeze; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and washing your hands with soap and water. Available in Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Simplified Chinese, Chuukese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Hatian Creole, Hebrew, Hmong, Karen, Kinyardwana, Korean, Kunama, Marshallese, Nepali, Oromo, Pashto, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya, Tongan, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and Yiddish. (Languages updated 6/24/20)
- This CDC advisory about wearing cloth face coverings is available in 19 languages, including English, Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Farsi, French, Hatian Creole, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, and Ukrainian. (Posted 6/24/2020)
- How to safely wear a cloth face covering from the CDC in English and Spanish. (Posted 6/24/2020)
- The Guidance for Large or Extended Families Living in the Same Household, available in English and Amharic | Arabic | Burmese | Dari | Farsi | French | Haitian Creole | Hmong | Karen | Kinyarwanda | Korean | Nepali | Pashto | Portuguese | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Tagalog | Tigrinya | Thai | Ukrainian | Vietnamese (Posted 6/24/2020)
- Living in Shared Housing (available in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean) (Posted 6/24/2020)
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes Available in English and Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/25/2020)
What You Need to Know
- Coronavirus disease 2019 is a new disease that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person to person. This virus was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Available in Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Simplified Chinese, Chuukese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Marshallese,Malay, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Tongan, Tigrinya, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/24/2020)
- The difference between quarantine and Isolation Available in English and Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/24/2020)
- CDC Cases & Deaths by County Available in English and Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/25/2020)
- Care for Breastfeeding Women (Posted 6/25/2020)
Testing Information
- Diagnostic Testing information Available in English and Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/25/2020)
- Testing for COVID-19 Available in English and Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/25/2020)
- Antibody Testing Information (Posted 6/25/2020)
Share Facts About COVID-19
- Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and help stop the spread of rumors. Available in English and Amharic | Arabic | Burmese | Dari | Farsi | French | Haitian Creole | Hmong | Karen | Kinyarwanda | Korean | Nepali | Pashto | Portuguese | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Tagalog | Tigrinya | Ukrainian | Vietnamese (Updated 6/24/2020)
- 30 Days to Slow the Spread: The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America. See the latest guidelines from the President and CDC.
- This page provides states, tribes, localities, and territories with key resources on COVID-19 infection prevention and control, laboratory capacity, community mitigation, surveillance and data analytics, contact tracing, and staffing. (Posted 6/25/2020)
- The CDC's COVID-19 Staffing Guidance for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Health Departments (Posted 6/25/2020)
- Guidance on COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups Available in English and Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/25/2020)
Stay home when you are sick!
If you feel unwell or have the following symptoms, fever, cough, or shortness of breath, stay home and do not go to work. Available in Englishin different poster sizes: 11 x 8.5 Horizontal, 8.5 x 11 Vertical, 24 x 36 Vertical.
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 poster
Patients with COVID-19 have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Available in English and Amharic | Arabic | Burmese | Chuukese | Dari | Farsi | French | Haitian Creole | Hmong | Karen | Kinyarwanda | Korean | Kunama | Marshallese | Nepali | Oromo | Pashto | Portuguese | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Tagalog | Thai | Tigrinya | Tongan | Ukrainian | Vietnamese (Languages updated 6/24/20)
Caring for Yourself at Home
Ten things you can do to manage your health at home. Available in English and Amharic | Arabic | Burmese | Chinese | Dari | Farsi | French | Haitian-Creole | Hmong | Karen | Kinyarwanda |Korean | Nepali | Pashto | Portuguese | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Tagalog | Tigrinya | Ukrainian and | Vietnamese(Languages updated 6/24/2020)
For the entire list as well as other resources please see https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html.
Information Specifically for Migrants
- This Communication Toolkit for Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English-Proficient Populations is a useful landing page to access CDC resources in many languages used by refugees. (Posted 6/24/2020)
- Guidance on COVID-19 in Newly Resettled Refugee Populations was recently posted to the CDC COVID-19 webpage. The audience for this guidance includes public health professionals, community based organizations, resettlement agencies, and healthcare providers. (Posted 7/13/2020)
Information on Covid-19 and animals (Posted 6/25/2020)
- Animals and Covid-19: What You Need to Know Available in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/25/2020)
- If You Have Pets Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. (Posted 6/25/2020)
- What to do if your pet tests positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 Available in English and Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/25/2020)
Essential Work and Workers
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COVID-19 Critical Infrastructure Sector Response Planning from the CDC Available in English and Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese. (Posted 6/25/2020)
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Healthcare Personnel and First Responders: How to Cope with Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Posted 6/25/2020)