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    is the most significant public health challenge to face our nation in more than a century. Help protect your family, community, and Nation by social distancing, wearing a face mask & washing your hands frequently.

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  2. I visited this week and learned about their public testing site, COVID-19 research, and reopening plans. Universities are key partners in our efforts to combat this epidemic – keep up the great work

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  3. . details how a wedding reception led to outbreaks in the community, a long-term care facility, & a correctional facility. Avoid large gatherings, stay 6 ft apart, wear a mask, & stay home if sick to slow COVID-19's spread. Learn more:

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  4. Glad I had the chance to visit this week to discuss testing operations, university reopening plans, & contact tracing. Remember: Masks work! Masks save lives!

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  5. Yesterday, hosted the Jeffrey P. Koplan Global Leadership in Public Health Lecture. Dr. Koplan and I share a vision of putting science into action to improve the human condition around the world. More on ’s global health programs: .

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  6. We must connect people who smoke to evidence-based treatments, like counseling and medications, to help them quit smoking. Read how , , and are helping them succeed: .

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  7. Do you do these 3 healthy habits? . Stay 6 feet apart from others who do not live in your household. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Help protect yourself and others from . Learn more:

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  8. . is working to improve confidence in vaccines, contain the spread of misinformation, & provide clear info on the role vaccination plays in protecting the public. Learn more:

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  9. Today, CDC recognizes the brave men and women who have served America in the United States Armed Forces with honor and distinction. We owe them and their families a debt of gratitude.

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  10. The latest report from shows that -associated hospitalization rates by week have been on the rise since the end of September. Do your part to help slow the spread – wear a mask and stay 6 ft away from others, whenever possible:

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  11. . finds rates of infections, hospitalizations, & deaths in Delaware dropped dramatically following several prevention & control measures, including mandates to wear masks in public, stay-at-home orders, & contact tracing. Read full report:

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  12. is a complex illness that might require ongoing clinical care after being hospitalized. For more information for people at increased risk for serious illness, visit:

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  13. A new finds 9% of the more than 100,000 patients discharged after being hospitalized for were readmitted to the same hospital within 2 months. Learn more:

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  14. Nov 9

    The latest CDC report shows that most of the U.S. is experiencing low flu activity. However, don’t wait until flu starts spreading in your area to get a -- it can take two weeks after vaccination for your body to build immunity:

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  15. Some because they want to keep their children safe. Some wear a mask because they want to protect essential workers. We all have different reasons to wear a mask & slow the spread of . CDC responders workforce share why they wear masks.

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  16. The latest report from shows the percentage of deaths attributed to increased during the first two weeks of October. While this measure is down in recent weeks, it will likely increase as more death certificates are processed:

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  17. A found that employed adults who tested positive for were more likely to report going to work/school in person compared with teleworking at least sometimes. Providing options can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. More:

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  18. Waiting for a test result? Check out these key steps to take while waiting:

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  19. Getting a now is more important than ever to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Your flu vaccine can also help protect essential workers and save medical resources for care of patients. Help .

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  20. Leandris Liburd works as the chief health equity officer for CDC’s response. She uses data to learn why COVID-19 affects some groups more than others and helps CDC find ways to help communities with a high number of cases. More:

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  21. A new report found that among nearly 4,000 infants born to women with during pregnancy, a higher percentage were born preterm compared to last year’s national estimate (12.9% v. 10.2%). Learn more:

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