The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has been monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019. Infections with the novel coronavirus also have been reported in international locations, including the United States. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. On January 31, 2020, Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Azar declared a public health emergency for the entire United States to aid the nation’s health care community in responding to the 2019 novel coronavirus. On February 11, 2020, WHO announced an official name for the disease causing the novel coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19.
Please use the resources below to stay informed.
- CDC ~ 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- CDC ~ Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)
- CDC ~ Latest News
- CDC ~ Travel Health Notices
- WHO ~ Coronavirus
- American Nurses Association ~ Coronavirus Disease
- ECRI Institute ~ Coronavirus Outbreak Preparedness Center
Resources
- What You Need to Know About 2019 Novel Coronavirus (CDC Fact Sheet)
- What to Do if You Are Sick with 2019 Novel Coronavirus (CDC Fact Sheet)
- Novel Coronavirus Technical Guidance (WHO)
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus Videos (CDC)
- Free Online Training Course regarding emerging respiratory viruses, including novel coronaviruses (WHO)
Additional Information & Updates
- Update: Public Health Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak — United States, February 24, 2020, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (2/24/20)
- HHS, Janssen Collaborate To Develop Coronavirus Therapeutics (HHS Press Release, 2/18/20)
- FDA’s Actions in Response to 2019 Novel Coronavirus at Home and Abroad (FDA Statement, 2/14/20)
- Public Health News Alert: CMS Develops New Code for Coronavirus Lab Test (CMS Press Release, 2/13/20)
- Interim Guidance for Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (CDC, 2/12/20)
- Interim Guidance for Persons Who May Have 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) to Prevent Spread in Homes and Residential Communities (CDC, 2/12/20)
- HHS, Janssen Join Forces on Coronavirus Vaccine (HHS Press Release, 2/11/20)
- Persons Evaluated for 2019 Novel Coronavirus — United States, January 2020, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (2/7/20)
- CMS Prepares Nation’s Healthcare Facilities for Coronavirus Threat (CMS, 2/6/20)
- Shipping of CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus Diagnostic Test Kits Begins (CDC Press Release, 2/6/20)
- Initial Public Health Response and Interim Clinical Guidance for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak — United States, December 31, 2019–February 4, 2020, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (2/5/20)
- HHS, Regeneron Collaborate to Develop 2019-nCoV Treatment (HHS Press Release, 2/4/20)
- FDA Takes Significant Step in Coronavirus Response Efforts, Issues Emergency Use Authorization for the First 2019 Novel Coronavirus Diagnostic (FDA Press Release, 2/4/20)
- CDC Health Alert ~ Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2/1/20)
- Secretary Azar Declares Public Health Emergency for United States for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (HHS Press Release, 1/31/20)
- President Forms Coronavirus Task Force ~ Statement from the Press Secretary (1/29/20)
- Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) ~ Remarks at Coronavirus Press Briefing (1/28/20)
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Known or Patients Under Investigation for 2019 Novel Coronavirus in a Healthcare Setting (CDC, 1/28/20)
- Interim Guidance for Health Professionals ~ Criteria to Guide Evaluation of Patients Under Investigation (PUI) for Novel Coronavirus (CDC, 1/17/20)
- CDC Health Alert ~ Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan, China (1/17/20)
Events
- CDC Webinar (February 21, 2020 - 2:00 pm ET) ~ COVID-2019 Situational Update for CDC Partners
- CDC/COCA Call/Webinar (January 31, 2020 - 2:00 pm ET) ~ Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Interim Guidance for Clinicians ~ Audiorecording Available
Updated 2/17/20
