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Testing for COVID-19Left imageTesting for COVID-19http://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/COVID-19/doctor-distrubuting-covid-test.jpg, Female doctor distrubuting COVID test1<p><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-2">ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹TestingĀ helps public health officials, health care providersĀ and laboratories determine who hasĀ COVID-19.Ā </span><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-2" style="color:#202020;background-color:#ffffff;">This is important to help guide infected people to appropriate treatment, as well as to reduce forward transmission.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-2" style="color:#202020;background-color:#ffffff;"></span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Testing.aspx" style="text-decoration:underline;"><span class="ms-rteStyle-Accent1" style="text-decoration:underline;">OTC Testing for COVID-19ā€‹</span></a>ā€‹<br></p>https://www.cdc.gov/covid/testing/index.html, Read the CDC Guidance

 

 

Requirements for Health Care Facilities (AFL)Right imageRequirements for Health Care Facilities (AFL)http://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/COVID-19/male-healthcare-worker-with-respirator-mask.jpg, Male healthcare worker in the hospital wearing a respirator mask1<p>ā€‹View a comprehensive list of All Facility Letters (AFLs), which include new health care requirements and guidance for health care facilities, including long-term care facilities.ā€‹</p>http://cdph-default/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/LNCAFL.aspx, GetĀ AFLs

 

 

Pregnant & Nursing MothersLeft imagePregnant & Nursing Mothershttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/COVID-19/COVID-19-Pregnancy.jpg, https://author.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/COVID-19/COVID-19-Pregnancy.jpg1<p>ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹Pregnant womenĀ might be at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19Ā and nursing mothers should take precautions. Learn more aboutĀ getting vaccinated during your pregnancy.Ā ā€‹<br></p>http://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/COVID-19-Vaccine-and-Pregnancy.pdf, Read the Vaccination Flyer

 

 

Health Care & Testing Guidance9Health Care & Testing Guidance<ul><li> <span class="ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1">ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹</span> <a href="/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/LNCAFL.aspx"></a> <a href="/programs/chcq/lcp/pages/lncafl.aspx" target="_blank"> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1">ā€‹All Facility Lettersā€‹ā€‹</span></a></li><li><span style="color:#202020;font-family:"source sans pro", sans-serif;font-size:18px;background-color:#ffffff;"><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Best-Practices-for-Ventilation-of-Isolation-Areas-to-Reduce-COVID-19-Transmission-Risk.aspx" title="Best Practices for Ventilation of Isolation Areas to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission ā€‹Risk" target="_blank" style="font-size:17.3333px;">Best Practices for Ventilation of Isolation Areas to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission ā€‹RiskĀ 6/29/23</a></span>ā€‹<br></li><li><span style="color:#000000;font-size:17.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;"><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings-as-Source-Control-in-Healthcare-Settings.aspx">Guidance for Face Coverings as Source Control in Healthcare Settings</a>Ā 7/28/2023ā€‹</span>ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹<br></li><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1" style="color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;"><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Resource-Guide-for-Pharmacies-to-Prevent-Delayed-COVID-19-Treatment.aspx">Resource Guide for Pharmacies to Prevent Delayed COVID-19 Treatment </a>8/21</span><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3">/2023</span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Translations/Resource-Guide-for-Pharmacies-to-Prevent-Delayed-Covid-19-Treatment--en.pdf" style="font-size:13pt;">ā€‹</a><br></li><li> <span class="ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1" style="color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;"></span> <a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/COVID-19-Vaccine-and-Pregnancy.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" tabindex="-1" style="font-family:"segoe ui", system-ui, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> <span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">VaccineĀ and PregnancyĀ Flyer</span></a><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Ā (PDF) 8/31/2023</span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"></span></p><p></p>

 

 

Contact CDPHContact CDPH<p><strong style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;font-size:18px;">ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹</strong><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;font-size:18px;white-space:pre;">If you need further clarification or have questions, comments, and concerns regarding CDPH COVID guidance, call </span><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;font-size:18px;white-space:pre;">(916) 558-1784 or </span><a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/InquirySubmissionPortal.aspx" style="font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;font-size:18px;white-space:pre;">submit an inquiry</a><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;font-size:18px;white-space:pre;">.</span></p><p><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;font-size:18px;white-space:pre;"></span>ā€‹ <span style="color:#22252b;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;"><strong>Call Your Local Public Health Department</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#22252b;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;"><strong></strong></span></span><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;font-size:18px;white-space:pre;">ā€‹ā€‹<a href="/Pages/COVID-19-County-Offices.aspx" style="text-decoration:underline;">COVID-19 call lines</a> are available statewide.</span></p>
Media RequestsMedia Requests<p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;">ā€‹If you are a member of the media, contact the Office of Communications:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;"></span></span><a href="mailto:Media@cdph.ca.gov" style="font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;font-size:18px;text-decoration:underline;">Media@cdph.ca.gov</a></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#22252b;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;">Public Records Act Requests</span>ā€‹<br></span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;">To place a public records act request, visit the <a href="https://cdph.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/%28S%28f13gebgjirmext42nvipuuih%29%29/SupportHome.aspx" style="text-decoration:underline;">CDPH public records portal</a>.</span><br></span></p>

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