CDC Updates COVID-19 Industry Guidance Library

Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global pandemic in March 2020, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released over 160 guidance documents aimed to educate readers on ways to try to prevent the spread of the disease. Containing such information ranging from business operational considerations to guidance for safe practices, the CDC has created a guidance document library that can be accessed by anyone at any time. Recent Additions In the last two weeks alone, the CDC has published COVID-19 response documents for many specific industries and audiences. This new guidance includes information created specifically for:

• Pediatric Healthcare Providers
• General Laboratory Safety
• Veterinary Clinics
• K-12 School Administrators
• Correctional and Detention Facilities
• Transit Workers
• Homeless Service Providers

Topics within the provided information include:

• How to adapt a contact tracing program for your community or workplace;
• Safety practices depending on your workplace and job function;
• Infection prevention;
• The use of cloth face coverings depending on your location; and
• Best practices for cleaning, disinfection, and hand hygiene.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the CDC has been responding by learning more about how the disease spreads and affects people and communities. By continuously releasing guidance documents on various subject matter, the CDC is hoping to assist businesses and the public at large to protect themselves, employees, customers, and coworkers and to generally help save lives.