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Our new report outlines a combination of 10 evidence-based strategies to slow & ultimately stop the spread of COVID-19. (1/6) https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6949e2.htm?s_cid=mm6949e2_w
While no single strategy can control the pandemic, using a combination of evidence-based strategies is critical to slowing the spread and control COVID-19 – saving lives, fueling economic recovery, and restoring community life in the process. (2/6)
These 10 strategies include: 1) universal face mask use, 2) maintaining at least 6 ft of physical distance from others outside the household & limiting in-person contacts, 3) avoiding nonessential indoor spaces & crowded outdoor settings/gatherings. (3/6)
4) increasing testing to rapidly identify and isolate people with COVID-19, 5) prompt identification, quarantine, and testing of close contacts of people with COVID-19, 6) safeguarding those most at risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19. (4/6)
7) protecting essential workers with provision of adequate protective equipment and safe work practices, 8) increasing ventilation and enhancing hand hygiene and environmental disinfection, 9) postponing travel, and 10) vaccinating widely when available. (5/6)
Individuals, families, & communities can implement all of these preventive strategies to slow the spread and control COVID-19. Taking immediate action & following these preventive strategies will be critical to keep schools, businesses, & the healthcare system open & functioning.
