COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2. It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. View All

Jun 24, 2024 · CDC’s guidance to use NIOSH-approved particulate respirators with N95 filters or higher when providing care for patients with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection is based on the current understanding of SARS-CoV-2 and related respiratory viruses.

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It can be very contagious and can spread quickly. As of June 1, 2024, nearly 1.2 million people have died of COVID-19 in the U.S.

Aug 29, 2024 · This overview describes current information on the types of tests used to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection and their intended uses. This information is intended for use by healthcare providers, public health professionals, and those organizing and implementing testing in non-healthcare settings.

Scientists at CDC conduct detailed analyses of the sequence data to identify variants and actively monitor their proportions to evaluate potential impacts on critical SARS-CoV-2 countermeasures, including vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics.

Mar 18, 2024 · Ensure that SARS-CoV-2 testing is performed with a test that is capable of detecting SARS-CoV-2, even with currently circulating variants in the United States. Updated recommendations regarding when HCP with SARS-CoV-2 infection could return to work.

Sep 10, 2024 · The SARS-CoV-2 Interagency Group evaluates SARS-CoV-2 variants and lineages circulating in the U.S. and makes recommendations about the classification of variants and lineages.

May 7, 2021 · Learn how SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted: inhalation of airborne virus, exposure to infectious respiratory fluids, and virus on mucous membranes. CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S.

Dec 3, 2024 · The CDC Influenza SARS-CoV-2 (Flu SC2) Multiplex Assay is a real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) laboratory test that can simultaneously detect and differentiate between influenza A, influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2 …

Nov 1, 2024 · The SARS-CoV-2 variant XEC is, in part, a result of mutation due to recombination between two variants related to JN.1. Because these viruses look new to your immune system, sometimes these SARS-CoV-2 variants might escape your immunity and make you sick.