The type of PPE used will vary based on the level of precautions required, such as standard and contact, droplet or airborne infection isolation precautions. The procedure for putting on and removing PPE should be tailored to the specific type of PPE.
This interim guidance is for clinicians caring for patients with confirmed infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Each of us can help stop the spread of COVID-19 disease by washing our hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds – especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
This document provides specific guidance for the collection and submission of postmortem specimens from deceased known or suspected COVID-19 cases.
This CDC Webinar Series discusses infection control and other topics.
These CDC tools are designed to help healthcare providers to implement Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions to prevent infections.
The CDC/STRIVE curriculum was developed by national infection prevention experts led by the Health Research & Educational Trust for CDC.
Healthcare professionals are the first line of defense against healthcare-associated infections and the cross-transmission of germs in healthcare settings.
This CDC training includes risk recognition, infection prevention, and many other infection control-related trainings.
The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus available here.