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declination form (Spanish) Suggested material: facilities can create their own “how to get a vaccine” card for residents with information on where to go or who to ask about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Brand-specific fact sheets in English and Spanish Johnson & Johnson (Spanish) Moderna (Spanish) Pfizer (Spanish) More information about the COVID-19 Vaccines Vaccine fact sheets (Spanish) Vaccines 101 presentation (Spanish) Printable COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (Spanish) Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Fertility Flyer (Bilingual) How Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Come to You (Spanish) 10 Facts You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (Spanish) Other Guidance Webinar: COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations in Detention Centers and Jails (Slides) Webinar: Outbreak prevention strategies for County Jails Webinar: Outbreak prevention strategies for State Prisons CDC Resources CDC Resources for Correctional and Detention Facilities CDC Interim Guidance on Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Correctional and Detention Facilities CDC FAQs for Correctional and Detention Facilities administrators, staff, people who are incarcerated, and families View Embed Guidance: Veterinarians and Animal Services Veterinarians and Animal Services Veterinarians and Animal Services CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers Pets and Other Animals COVID-19 and Animals FAQs Animal Services AVMA Interim Recommendations for Intake of Companion Animals from Households Where humans with COVID-19 are Present (Updated on April 22, 2020) North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Veterinary Division, Animal Welfare Section Livestock Markets Livestock Marketing Association: COVID-19 resources Veterinarians American Veterinary Medical Association: COVID-19 resources American Association of Bovine Practitioners: COVID-19 resources American Association of Equine Practitioners: COVID-19 resources American Association of Swine Veterinarians: COVID-19 resources CDC’s Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics Treating Companion Animals During the COVID-19 Response
Guidance: Staying Ahead of the Curve Staying Ahead of the Curve Current Easing of Restrictions Executive Order 215 (effective May 14 at 1:30 p.m.) Executive Order 215 (Spanish) Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish) NCDHHS Recommendations for Protecting Each Other from COVID-19 (May 19, 2021) NCDHHS Recommendations for Protecting Each Other from COVID-19 (Spanish) (May 19, 2021) Businesses and Gatherings Certain setting-specific business guidance documents are no longer being updated and have been removed from this page. Businesses should now refer to the guidance below for recommended actions to help slow the spread of COVID-19. NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Public Facing Businesses (Spanish) (May 14, 2021) NCDHHS Interim General Guidance for Businesses and Organizations (Spanish) (May 20, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Indoor and Outdoor Venues (Spanish) (May 14, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Private Social Gatherings (Spanish) (May 18, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Bars and Places that Serve Food (Spanish) (May 18, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Indoor Fitness Centers and Gyms Settings (Spanish) (May 18, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Places of Worship and Religious Services (Spanish) (May 21, 2021) Faith Leader Toolkit (English); Lideres Espirituales (Spanish) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Ventilation/Indoor Air Quality (Spanish) (December 31, 2020) NCDHHS Symptom Screening Checklist (Spanish) (April 20, 2021) Cloth Face Coverings Face Coverings and Masks Vax Up or Mask Up and Please Wear a Mask Business Signage (May 24, 2021) - English, Spanish and Bilingual Child Care Settings, Camps and Youth Sports NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Administrators and Participants of Youth and Amateur Sports Programs (Spanish) (June 8, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Day Camp Settings (Spanish) (June 1, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Overnight Camp Settings (Spanish) (June 1, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Child Care Settings (Spanish) (June 9, 2021) Long-Term Care, Adult Day Care and Health Programs NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health Programs (Spanish) (July 21, 2020) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Community Gathering Facilities Containing the Division of Aging and Adult Services Programs (Spanish) (July 27, 2020) Non-Congregate Sheltering NCDHHS Guidance for Establishing and Operating Non-Congregate Sheltering Options for Persons Experiencing Homelessness (Spanish) (June 4, 2020)
Guidance: Health Care Health Care All Guidance for Health Care Providers and Local Health Departments CDC Frequently Asked Questions Resources for Healthcare Professionals Information for Laboratories CDC antigen test algorithm Infection Control Guidance Interim Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Healthcare Settings Resources for Health Departments Health Departments Community-Related Exposures Recommendations Health Departments Travel-Associated Exposures Recommendations Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Workers Printable PDF version Printable flyers for workplaces Information for Clinicians on Therapeutic Options for Patients with COVID-19 Test for Past Infection Framework for Healthcare Systems Providing Non-COVID-19 Clinical Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Dialysis CMS Dialysis Guidance Document CDC Frontline Staff Toolkit for Outpatient Hemodialysis Facilities CDC Guidance for Dialysis Facilities First Responders EMS Preparedness Checklist (March 10, 2020) Resources for First Responders Health Care Settings CDC Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Interim Healthcare Facility Preparedness Checklist (March 12, 2020) Healthcare Personnel and Visitor Monitoring Log (Jan. 30, 2020) Symptom Self-monitoring Log (updated February 6, 2020) Alternative Care Sites Infection Prevention PPE Burn Rate Calculator Historically Marginalized Populations Historically Marginalized Populations Engagement Toolkit Home Care Settings Guidance for Congregate Living Settings (March 26, 2020) Guidance for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Infection (March 9, 2020) Laboratory Guidance North Carolina Division of Public Health SARS-CoV-2 Variant Guidance (February 12, 2021) North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health Novel Coronavirus Guidance North Carolina State Laboratory Specimen Collection and Shipment Guidance (September 21, 2020) CDC Information for Laboratories Local Health Departments NCDHHS Mitigation of Outbreaks Associated with Meat and Poultry Processing Plants (July 1, 2020) NCDHHS Positive Confirmed Case General Guidelines (Spanish) (July 10, 2020) NCDHHS COVID-19 Long-Term Care Setting Toolkit What to Expect: LHD Response to COVID-19 Cases in Long Term Care Settings LTC COVID-19 Outbreak Admission Considerations Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Visit Basics LTC Infection Control Assessment Tool Emergency Staffing and Resource Requests Strategies to Optimize Personal Protective Equipment - Facemask Strategies to Optimize Personal Protective Equipment - Gowns Management of Scarce Resources North Carolina Protocol for Allocating Scarce Inpatient Critical Care Resources in a Pandemic (January 11, 2021) Strategies for Scarce Resource Situations (March 13, 2020) NC Healthcare Supply Conservation Considerations (Feb. 27, 2020) Healthcare Coalition Partners - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Resource Monitoring and Request Algorithm Medical Surge Strategy Checklist DOL Interim Guidance on COVID-19 Use of Filtering Facepiece Respirators After Their Expiration Date (March 13, 2020) Pharmaceuticals Interim Guidance for the use of Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19 (May 18, 2021) One-Pager for Patients NC Board of Pharmacy COVID19 Drug Preservation Rule Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Statement on Off-Label Usage CDC Considerations for Pharmacies During the COVID-19 Pandemic FDA Letter on Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers Provider Guidance for Patients 10 ways to manage your symptoms at home (CDC) Caring for someone sick at home (CDC) What to do if you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have it (CDC) Providers NCDHHS At-Home COVID-19 Testing (March 16, 2021) NCDHHS Memo to North Carolina Health Care Providers (May 6, 2021) Extension of Temporary Suspension of Immunization and School Health Assessment Requirements (October 30, 2020) North Carolina Division of Public Health SARS-CoV-2 Variant Guidance (June 17, 2021) Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (December 10, 2020) Antigen Results - Downloadable Excel Spreadsheet 10A NCAC 41A .0107 – Reporting of COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Results NCDHHS Guidance for Reporting of COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Results Statewide Standing Order for COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Guidance on Collecting COVID-19 Samples for Non-Clinical Community Partners FAQs for Statewide Standing Order for COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing CDC Healthcare Professionals Prepare your Practice CDC Interim Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Executive Order 130 (April 8, 2020) Healthcare Facilities: Managing Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic CDC Environmental Health Practitioners Telehealth Coverage Policies by Health Plan CDC Guidance for Dental Settings FEMA Guidance to Hospitals on COVID Reporting Newborn Screening Continues During COVID-19 State Health Director Temporary Order Requiring the Reporting of Novel Coronavirus Infections Causing Death (March 23, 2020) Information for Clinicians on Therapeutic Options for COVID-19 Patients NCDHHS What to do if you feel sick (Spanish) NCDHHS Memo to NC Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers re: Elective Surgeries (May 1, 2020) Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children NCDHHS Memo and Reporting Form (December 1, 2020) CDC Health Advisory (May 14, 2020) Respiratory Protection Guidance (March 17, 2020) Outpatient and Crisis System Providers NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Maternal Health and Pregnancy (November 10, 2020) Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women ACOG Practice Advisory General Information Regarding Pregnant Individuals and COVID-19 COVID-19 FAQs for Obstetrician-Gynecologists CDC Considerations for Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Settings Ultrasound Practice Suggestions CDC Evaluation and Management Considerations for Neonates At Risk for COVID-19 CDC Care for Breastfeeding Women CDC Pediatric Healthcare Providers Caring for Children State Health Director Temporary Order Requiring the Reporting of Novel Coronavirus (Feb. 3, 2020) How to Communicate With Your Deaf Hard of Hearing or Deaf/Blind Patient CDC Infection Control Guidance OCME Memo on Death Certification CDC COVID-19 Death Data and Reporting Guidance CDC Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers Persons Under Investigation Steps for People to Take After COVID-19 Testing (Spanish) (July 27, 2020) PUI Isolation Guidance (Spanish) (August 5, 2020) PUI Visitor Log (Spanish) (March 18, 2020) PUI Home Care Isolation Guidance (Spanish) (March 18, 2020) Interim CDC Patient Under Investigation Form (Feb. 27, 2020) CDC's Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment Interim Guidance for Voluntary Respirator Use (February 15, 2021) Interim Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment (March 12, 2020) CDC Guidance for Decontamination and Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators CDC Guidance on the Need for Fit Testing During Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks Behavioral Health Resources: COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Strategies for Counties to Support Behavior Health and IDD Services COVID Letter to LME-MCOs NCDHHS Outpatient and Crisis System Providers NCDHHS Behavioral Health/IDD Day Program and Facility-Based Crisis Guidance (June 10, 2020) NC Innovations and TBI Waiver Appendix K FAQs (May 6, 2020) CDC Guidance for Direct Service Providers Long-Term Care Facilities NCDHHS Toolkit for Long Term Care Facilities COVID-19 Outbreak Toolkit for Long-Term Care Settings Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Assessment Tool Infection Prevention Education Resources for Long-Term Care Facilities Strategies to Optimize Personal Protective Equipment - Facemask Strategies to Optimize Personal Protective Equipment - Gowns IP Staffing Worksheet for Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19 What to Expect: Response to New COVID-19 Cases or Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Settings (September 4, 2020) Long-term Care Facility Reporting of Antigen Test Results NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Long-term Healthcare Facility Antigen Test Reporting (November 16, 2020) NCDHHS Spreadsheet for LTFC Lab Results (October 6, 2020) Other NCDHHS Guidance NCDHHS Guidance for Visitation and Quarantine in Long Term Care Facilities (May 5, 2021) Secretarial Order 9 (March 10, 2021) - Rescission of Secretarial Order No. 6: Visitation for Long-term Care Facilities NCDHHS Best Practices for Infection Prevention in LTCFs (February 10, 2021) NCDHHS Resource Compendium for Point of Care Testing Device Use in Long-Term Care Settings (October 23, 2020) NCDHHS Guidance for Mandatory Testing for Staff (August 10, 2020) NCDHHS Guidance for Point-Prevalence Surveys (PPS) in Skilled Nursing Facilities (July 27, 2020) NCDHHS Guidance Regarding Medical Providers in Adult Care Homes (March 27, 2020) NCDHHS General Flow Chart: Hospital to Skilled Nursing Facility (July 9, 2020) Best Practices for Congregate Settings: Assisted Living/Adult Care Homes Best Practices for Congregate Settings: Nursing Facilities & Smaller Congregate Community Care Setting Other CDC Guidance CDC Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities and Nursing Homes CDC Resources for Health Care Facilities CDC Guidance for Older Adults and COVID-19 CDC Responding to COVID-19 in Nursing Homes CDC Testing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes CDC Key Strategies to Prepare for COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities CDC Considerations for Memory Care Units in Long-term Care Facilities CDC Considerations for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities NC Medicaid Resources NC Medicaid Policy Modifications Special Medicaid Provider Bulletins
Guidance: Child Care Child Care Child Care Guidance on Vaccinations NCDHHS How Child Care Programs Can Help Get Child Care Staff Vaccinated (Spanish) (March 2, 2021) NCDHHS Vaccine Operational Guidance for Child Care Partners (Spanish) (March 2, 2021) Health Guidance NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Child Care Settings (Spanish) (June 15, 2021) Door Sign for Wearing Cloth Face Coverings (Spanish) (July 7, 2020) Door Sign for Child Care Facilities | Letrero de Puerta Para Centro de Cuidado Infantil (June 16, 2020) Safe Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfection in Child Care Facilities Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfection Schedule (8.5x14 PDF) Child Care Health Consultant Networks - Find the Consultant for Your County CDC Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-Healthcare Settings CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes CDC Information for Businesses and Employers CDC Information for Schools and Child Care Programs CDC Information for For Child Care Programs That Remain Open CDC Guidance on Caring for Children School-Age Care Resources Flyer to Promote Child Care Hotline for School-Age Children (Spanish) (August 8, 2020) Parent Toolkit – What To Know When Looking for School-Age Care (August 26, 2020) Sample Contracts for Public Schools and Community-Based Organizations (August 26, 2020) Operational FAQ for School-Age Care (August 27, 2020) Environmental Health Considerations for Public Schools Contracting with Community-Based Organizations (August 27, 2020) Payment Information for Child Care Providers COVID-19 Child Care Payment Policies (December 1, 2020) Guidance for Child Care Providers on Parent Application for Financial Assistance for Emergency Child Care (April 13, 2020) Other Resources Get the latest COVID-19 information for child care from NCDHHS’ Division of Child Development and Early Education COVID-19 Child Care Reopening Application for providers reopening after May 8 Revised Flexibility in Policy and Regulatory Requirements for Child Care Providers (May 8, 2020) Child Care Provider FAQ (May 8, 2020) COVID-19 Child Care Daily Provider Survey Smart Start Local Partnership – Find the Local Partnership for Your County Executive Orders NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19, including previous orders related to child care
Guidance: Education Education Schools StrongSchoolsNC (K-12) StrongSchoolsNC: Public Health Toolkit - K-12 (Spanish) K12 COVID-19 Testing Program - Communications Toolkit Grades 6–12 Plan A Notification Form to NCDHHS NCDHHS Interim Guidance on K-12 COVID-19 Antigen Testing Vaccine Operational Guidance for Schools Reference Guide for Suspected, Presumptive, or Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 (K-12) (Spanish) StrongSchoolsNC Infection Control and PPE Guidance (K-12) (Spanish) COVID-19 Contact Tracing Procedures for K-12 Schools (Spanish) What Are We Learning About COVID-19 and Children? (Spanish) Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish) Key Updates Summary (Spanish) Looking for NCDPI guidance on school operations? Read more. Webinars and Presentations Monthly DPI/DHHS Updates for Local Public Education, Communications, and Health Leaders: May 4, 2021 (Video Recording, DPI Slide Deck, DHHS Slide Deck) April 6, 2021 (Video Recording, DPI Slide Deck, DHHS Slide Deck) March 2, 2021 (Video Recording, Slides) Feb. 12, 2021 (Vaccine 101- Video Recording, Slides) Feb. 2, 2021 (Video Recording, Slides) Jan. 5, 2021 (Video Recording) Dec. 1, 2020 (Video Recording, Slides) Nov. 3, 2020 (Video Recording, Slides) Oct. 20, 2020 (Video Recording, Slides) Sept. 22, 2020 (Video Recording, Slides) Sept. 8, 2020 (Video Recording) July 29, 2020 (Slides) Non-Public Schools Webinar: NC Non-Public Schools Public Health Updates (March 26, 2021) Video, Slides Webinar: NC Non-Public Schools Town Hall (December 10, 2020) Slides NCDHHS Private School Letter (August 2020) Preschool Memorandum on Preschool Programs and K-12 Public Health Guidance Cloth Face Masks or Coverings Strong Schools Wear Masks Video (Spanish) NCDHHS Memorandum on Cloth Face Covering Distribution for K-12 Students, Teachers, and Staff - Public Schools (July 27, 2020) NCDHHS Memorandum on Cloth Face Covering Distribution for K-12 Students, Teachers and Staff - Private Schools (August 3, 2020) NCDHHS Instructions on How to Adjust Cloth Face Coverings Distributed to K-12 Students, Teachers and Staff (Spanish) (August 9, 2020) Other Health Guidance for Schools Extension of Temporary Suspension of Immunization and School Health Assessment Requirements (October 30, 2020) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Administrators and Participants of Youth and Amateur Sports Programs (Spanish) (May 18, 2021) General Food Safety Food Safety Guidance for School Meal Delivery Colleges and Universities NCDHHS Guidance for Institutes of Higher Education (Spanish) (May 18, 2021) NCDHHS Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education on How to Prepare for End of Semester (November 12, 2020) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Safer Holiday Breaks (December 8, 2020) NCDHHS Safer Holiday Breaks Flyer NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Off-Campus Shared Housing Settings Specific to Institutions of Higher Education (Spanish) (September 8, 2020) NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19 NCDHHS Guidance for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases who are residing in a congregate living facility, such as a dorm or barracks (March 26, 2020) CDC Guidance for Colleges and Universities CDC Information for Businesses and Employer CDC Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-Healthcare Settings
Guidance: Businesses Businesses Businesses CDC Resources CDC Information for Communities, Schools, Workplaces and Events Includes information for keeping workplaces, establishments and public services and infrastructure safe. CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers Includes guidance for the aviation, bus, rail and transit industries and information for critical workers. CDC Resuming Business Toolkit Includes a Restart Readiness Checklist, Worker Protection Tool, and other resources to assist employers. CDC and OSHA Interim Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing Employers and Workers Recommendations for Food Processing Facilities (Spanish, Swahili, Haitian-Creole) COVID-19 Update Form for Food Processing Employees (English, Spanish, Arabic, Haitian-Creole, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Swahili) CDC - COVID-19 and Funerals NCDHHS Guidance NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19 NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Public Facing Businesses (Spanish) (May 14, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Indoor and Outdoor Venues (May 14, 2021) NCDHHS Face Covering Required/Fine Signage 8.5" x 11" 11" x 17" NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Using and Requesting Antigen Tests in High-Density Critical Infrastructure and Workplaces (April 20, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Retail Businesses (Spanish) (April 30, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Indoor Fitness Centers and Gyms Settings (Spanish) (May 18, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Bars and Places that Serve Food (Spanish) (May 18, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Ventilation/Indoor Air Quality (Spanish) (December 31, 2020) NCDHHS Interim General Guidance for Businesses and Organizations (Spanish) (May 20, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Overnight Camp Settings (Spanish) (June1, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Day Camp Settings (Spanish) (June 1, 2021) Camp Door Sign with COVID-19 Symptoms (English, Spanish) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Construction Settings (Spanish) (August 7, 2020) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Manufacturing Facilities (Spanish) (August 7, 2020) NCDHHS Checklist for Developing a Reopening Plan (July 20, 2020) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for the Safe Application of Disinfectants (Spanish) (July 17, 2020) NCDHHS Positive Confirmed Case General Guidelines (Spanish) (July 10, 2020) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health Programs (Spanish) (July 21, 2020) NCDHHS Mitigation of Outbreaks Associated with Meat and Poultry Processing Plants (July 1, 2020) NCDHHS Interim COVID-19 Recommendations for Farms, Packhouses and Related Facilities (Spanish) (July 21, 2020) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Hotels Providing Isolation and Quarantine Housing (April 1, 2020) Other Resources NCDHHS Get Behind the Mask Toolkit Overview NC Department of Commerce Resource Guide USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide NCDEQ Demystifing Cleaning in the Age of COVID-19 Webinar and Presentation Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers NCDHHS COVID-19 Guidance for Farmers and their Employees (Spanish) (November 6, 2020) NCDHHS Essential Recommendations Checklist for Farmers and their Employees (Spanish) (November 6, 2020) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers (Spanish) (October 8, 2020) Employers for H2B Seafood Processors and Housing Providers NCDHHS Employers for H2B Seafood Processors and Housing Providers (March 30, 2020) (Spanish)
Guidance: Individuals, Families and Communities Individuals, Families and Communities Individuals NCDHHS NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Individuals Who Have Been Vaccinated Against COVID-19 (Spanish) (May 21, 2021) NCDHHS At-Home Testing Guidance for General Public (Spanish) (March 19, 2021) NCDHHS Pulse Oximeter Use Guidance (March 1, 2021) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Private Social Gatherings (Spanish) (May 18, 2021) What To Do If You Feel Sick (English, Spanish) Helpful Resources for Parents Public Campaign Materials Overview Resources for Renters Facing Eviction (English, Spanish) NCDHHS Program Descriptions Representative Payee Responsibilities and Stimulus Payments CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes Guidance for Shared or Congregate Housing Living in Shared Housing Ways to Prevent Getting Sick How to Protect Yourself & Others Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Includes FAQs and recommendations Caring for Someone Sick at Home What to Do if You Are Sick Test for Past Infection Get Your Home Ready, with detailed planning guidance Guidance for Older Adults and COVID-19 Running Essential Errands Guidance for Pet Owners U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights in Action Bulletin on Civil Rights, HIPAA and COVID-19 Mass Gatherings NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19 NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Indoor and Outdoor Venues (May 14, 2021) People Living with HIV CDC COVID-19: What people with HIV should know Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV People Who Have Disabilities COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for People with Disabilities from Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation with support from the CDC Foundation NCCDD COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities (updated March 16, 2020) North Carolina Emergency Management Guidance on considerations of people with disabilities and other access and functional needs for COVID-19 (March 6, 2020) Places of Worship NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Places of Worship and Religious Services (Spanish) (May 21, 2021) Faith Leader Toolkit (English) | Lideres Espirituales (Spanish) Testing Events NCDHHS Partner COVID-19 Testing Toolkit (Spanish) COVID-19 Testing Site Accessibility Checklist (Spanish) Travel NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19 CDC Public Health Guidance for Potential COVID-19 Exposure Associated with International Travel or Cruise Travel CDC Coronavirus and Travel in the United States CDC Travel Guidance U.S. Department of State International Travel Information CDC Role in Helping Cruise Ship Travelers During the COVID-19 Pandemic CDC Travel FAQs NCDHHS COVID-19 Mitigation Measures (March 12, 2020) Tribal Communities CDC Tribal Communities Resources National Indian Health Board COVID-19 Tribal Resource Center
Guidance: Human Services Human Services County Departments of Social Services COVID-19 Information for Local Social Services Agencies NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Community Gathering Facilities Containing the Division of Aging and Adult Services Programs (Spanish) (May 28, 2020) Guidance for Court Ordered Visitation (March 20, 2020) Guidance for Adult Protective Services Guidance for Child Protective Services Volunteer - Food Safety Food Safety Guidance for School Meal Delivery General Food Safety How to Safely Prepare Boxed Meals Syringe Service Programs NASTAD Syringe Service and Harm Reduction Guidance for Winter Safer Syringe Services are Essential Services Memo North Carolina Safer Syringe Initiative
Guidance: Housing and Sheltering Housing and Sheltering Homeless Shelters and Housing Providers Vaccinations Vaccine Operational Guidance for Homeless Provider Staff and People Experiencing Homelessness (March 16, 2021) Non-Congregate Sheltering Guidance for Hotels Providing Quarantine and Isolation (April 1, 2020) Guidance for Establishing and Operating Non-Congregate Sheltering Options for Persons Experiencing Homelessness (Spanish) (June 4, 2020) Homeless Service Provider Guidance on Shelters, Housing Programs, Safety U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Information and Resources HUD Protecting Health and Well-being of People in Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak HUD Changes to Coordinated Entry Prioritization to Support and Respond to COVID-19 HUD Landlord Engagement: Reset Engagement with Your Community’s Critical Partnerships During COVID-19 Response CDC Resources for Homeless Shelters CDC Training for Homeless Shelter Workers CDC Interim Considerations for Health Departments for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Homeless Shelters and Encampments CDC Performing Broad-Based Testing in Congregate Settings CDC Screening clients for respiratory infection symptoms at entry to homeless shelters Snapshot of CDC Guidance for Homeless and Meal Service Providers for Emergency and Day Shelters CDC Homelessness and COVID-19 FAQs CDC Interim guidance for homeless service providers to plan and respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC Homelessness Cleaning Facility Guidance CDC Investigating and responding to COVID-19 cases at homeless service provider sites CDC Screening Clients at Homeless Shelters U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Information and Resources HUD Protecting Health and Well-being of People in Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak HUD Changes to Coordinated Entry Prioritization to Support and Respond to COVID-19 HUD Landlord Engagement: Reset Engagement with Your Community’s Critical Partnerships During COVID-19 Response Non-Congregate Sheltering North Carolina COVID-19 Resources
Guidance: Vaccines Vaccines Vaccination Info For Providers NCDHHS Interim Provider Guidance for Vaccinating North Carolinians (May 17, 2021) Appendix Summary Sheet of Updates - Interim Provider Guidance for Vaccinating North Carolinians (May 17, 2021) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Administration (June 4, 2021) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine Administration (June 4, 2021) Strategies to Fill COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Helping You Get Started as a COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Secretarial Order 8 (March 3, 2021) - Allows licensed dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccinations Vaccination Info For Employers Interim Essential Industry Employer Guidance for Vaccinating North Carolinians (Spanish) (March 2, 2021) Vaccine Flyers for Essential Workers Business Vaccine Promotion Incentives Guidance (May 21, 2021) Vaccination Info for Individuals Interim Guidance for Individuals Who Have Been Vaccinated Against COVID-19 (Spanish) (May 21, 2021) Vaccination Info For Community Partners Supporting North Carolina’s Vaccination Efforts - Toolkit for Partner Organizations (Spanish)
Guidance: Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Law Enforcement NCDHHS Vaccine Operational Interim Guidance for First Responders (March 3, 2021) CDC FAQs for Law Enforcement Agencies and Personnel Correctional Facilities NCDHHS Jail Health Toolkit COVID-19 Outbreak Toolkit for Local Confinement Facilities Overview of COVID-19 Response in Jails Infection Prevention Practices for Jail and Detention Center Staff COVID-19 Infection Prevention Practices for Jails and Detention Centers Staffing Guidance for Local Confinement Facility Administrators COVID-19 Testing Guidance for Local Confinement Facilities Medical Isolation of Detainees with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance for Detainees Monitoring of High-Risk Individuals for COVID-19 Best Infection Prevention Practices for Inmate Transfers During COVID-19 NCDHHS Jail Vaccination Toolkit Printable COVID-19 Vaccine Information Brochure for residents and staff (Spanish) Materials for Staff Printable flyer for staff (Spanish) Web flyer for staff (Spanish) Printable How to Get a Vaccine call cards for staff (Spanish) Materials for Residents Printable COVID-19 Vaccine Facts flyer for residents (Spanish) Template: COVID-19 vaccine consent form (Spanish) Template: COVID-19 vaccine declination form (Spanish) Suggested material: facilities can create their own “how to get a vaccine” card for residents with information on where to go or who to ask about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Brand-specific fact sheets in English and Spanish Johnson & Johnson (Spanish) Moderna (Spanish) Pfizer (Spanish) More information about the COVID-19 Vaccines Vaccine fact sheets (Spanish) Vaccines 101 presentation (Spanish) Printable COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (Spanish) Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Fertility Flyer (Bilingual) How Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Come to You (Spanish) 10 Facts You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (Spanish) Other Guidance Webinar: COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations in Detention Centers and Jails (Slides) Webinar: Outbreak prevention strategies for County Jails Webinar: Outbreak prevention strategies for State Prisons CDC Resources CDC Resources for Correctional and Detention Facilities CDC Interim Guidance on Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Correctional and Detention Facilities CDC FAQs for Correctional and Detention Facilities administrators, staff, people who are incarcerated, and families
Guidance: Veterinarians and Animal Services Veterinarians and Animal Services Veterinarians and Animal Services CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers Pets and Other Animals COVID-19 and Animals FAQs Animal Services AVMA Interim Recommendations for Intake of Companion Animals from Households Where humans with COVID-19 are Present (Updated on April 22, 2020) North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Veterinary Division, Animal Welfare Section Livestock Markets Livestock Marketing Association: COVID-19 resources Veterinarians American Veterinary Medical Association: COVID-19 resources American Association of Bovine Practitioners: COVID-19 resources American Association of Equine Practitioners: COVID-19 resources American Association of Swine Veterinarians: COVID-19 resources CDC’s Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics Treating Companion Animals During the COVID-19 Response
