Resources

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Implementers reflect on successes, challenges, and share key lessons learned from COVID-19 care resource coordination programs.

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vaccine toolkit

A set of practical tools and guidelines developed with and for public health implementers to promote an equitable vaccine rollout.

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cascade toolkit

A set of integrated public health tools essential for controlling COVID-19 and strengthening our ability to respond to future outbreaks.

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Technical brief
Table: Currently Available Home-based Tests
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Technical brief
Home-Based Testing Briefing
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Widespread testing is critical to a more effective COVID-19 response, as it allows for faster linkages to care, contact tracing, and connections to resources for supported isolation. Testing and rapid access to results must be available to all, regardless of geography, income, or race.

Technical brief
K-12 Schools & COVID-19: Research and Guidance for a Comprehensive Response
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

There are a wide range of tools and guidelines available for a safe return to schools, and while these resources are helpful, school context matters. This document summarizes a range of guidance and compiles recommendations that schools with varying resources can implement for safe learning and work environments in the current COVID-19 context.

Tools and protocols
Outbreak Response Guide
Friday, November 12, 2021
Tools and protocols
Asking About and Documenting COVID-19 Exposure Sources
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Training
How to Make a Case Map for Outbreak Investigations
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Tools and protocols
Working With COVID-19 Exposures in Public or Crowded Locations
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Training
Introduction to COVID-19 Source Investigation And Clusters
Thursday, November 4, 2021

Asking COVID-positive people where they think they were infected during the case investigation interview is one of the most effective and efficient ways to identify clusters.  In this training resource for public health staff, we explain ‘source investigation’ and ‘clusters’, and give tips and tricks for how to do them well. 

Tools and protocols
Proposed Data Queries to Assist in Outbreak Investigations
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Tools and protocols
Widespread Notification Following COVID-19 Exposures
Thursday, November 4, 2021