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    Nov 4

    New cases are going up in 79% of U.S. jurisdictions. Average daily cases in the last 7 days increased 20% from the previous 7 days. Help slow the spread: wash your hands, wear a mask and stay 6 feet from others. Learn more:

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    Nov 4

    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 from : .

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  3. Retweeted
    Nov 4

    correctly to help prevent the spread of to others. 😷 When in public or around others not living in your household, follow this mask checklist. If you have a child, remember those under age 2 should not wear a mask. More from : .

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  4. 21 hours ago

    The latest CDC report 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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  5. 22 hours ago

    “I wear a mask because I care about the health and well-being of those around me.” because it can help stop the spread of COVID-19 in your community. CDC’s workforce shares why they wear masks. Learn more: .

    I Wear a Mask Because
    CDC responders share why they #WearAMask.
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  6. 23 hours ago

    To slow the spread of , CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings when around people not living in their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Learn more: .

    Should I wear a mask to prevent COVID-19?
    Learn more about COVID-19.
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  7. Nov 6

    . 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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  8. Nov 6

    As of November 2, national forecasts predict that 4,600 to 11,000 new deaths will be reported during the week ending November 28. These forecasts predict 250,000 to 266,000 total COVID-19 deaths in the United States by November 28. More: .

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  9. Nov 6

    Pets can bring you comfort when you’re feeling sick. But if you have or think you might have , avoid contact with pets until you’re better to prevent them from getting sick. Learn more: .

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  10. Retweeted
    Nov 4

    Waiting for a test result? Check out these 3 key steps from to take while waiting: .

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  11. Nov 5

    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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  12. Nov 5

    . study suggests that timely interventions, such as medical isolation of detained people who test positive, can help reduce the spread of . Learn more: .

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  13. Nov 5

    People living and working in jails and prisons have been disproportionately affected by . A new uses network science to help show where transmission may be occurring at higher rates at Chicago’s Cook County Jail. Learn more: .

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  14. Nov 5

    New detailing a outbreak among the Hopi Tribe found frequent and regular social interactions with extended families may have provided multiple opportunities for COVID-19 to spread. Read the full report: .

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  15. Nov 5

    . details how the Hopi Tribe and Hopi Health Care Center worked together to develop a community-focused program to improve detection of cases and health communications in their community: .

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  16. Nov 5

    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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  17. Retweeted
    Nov 4

    If you travel on public transportation like airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares, ships, or ferries, strongly recommends wearing a mask while waiting, boarding, and riding to slow the spread of . Learn more: .

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  18. Nov 4

    continues to increase across the U.S., and the biggest increases are in rural areas. CDC’s COVID Data Tracker helps you compare COVID-19 incidence per 100,000 persons by urban or rural areas across the U.S. See Trends by Population Factors tab:

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  19. Nov 4

    because, together, we can slow the spread of . CDC appreciates your actions to keep you, your family, and your community safe. Watch CDC responders share with you why they wear masks. Learn more: .

    I Wear a Mask Because
    CDC staff give their reasons for wearing a mask.
    64 replies 187 retweets 420 likes
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  20. Nov 4

    Getting a now helps protect essential workers and save medical resources for care of COVID-19 patients. Help this season and roll your for your annual flu vaccine. Learn more: .

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