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Coronavirus Disease 2019 Key PointsCDC is aware of a small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, reportedexternal icon to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19.Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.It appears that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from people to animals in some situations.Treat pets as you would other human …

Making Your Plan to Clean and DisinfectCleaning with soap and water removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. It lowers the risk of spreading infection.Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces. By killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection. Is the area indoors? Maintain existing cleaning practices.Coronaviruses naturally die in hours to days in typical indoor and outdoor environments. Viruses are killed more quickly by warmer temperatur …

Who should be testedTo learn if you have a current infection, viral tests are used. But not everyone needs this test.Most people will have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care and may not need to be tested.CDC has guidance for who should be tested, but decisions about testing are made by state and localexternal icon health departments or healthcare providers.If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to get tested, call your healthcare provider first.You can also visit your s …

When to use a maskWhen and how to wear medical masks to protect against coronavirus?Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.To remove the mask: remove it from …

When to Seek Medical AttentionIf you have any of these emergency warning signs* for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately:Trouble breathingPersistent pain or pressure in the chestNew confusion or inability to arouseBluish lips or face*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify the operator that you have, or think you might have, COVID-19. If possible, put on …