CDC Update 23 April 2020. Two Pet Cats infected by COVID-19

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Received this email from a friend? Sign up now April 23, 2020 This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated on the COVID-19 Situation Summary as it becomes available. Two Cats Test Positive for COVID-19 The first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in two pet cats in the United States was announced on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. The cats live in two separate areas of New York state. Both had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery. Infections have been reported in very few animals worldwide, mostly in those that had close contact with a person with COVID-19. What's New COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups wednesday, april 22, 2020 (new) Contact Tracing: Part of a Multipronged Approach to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic wednesday, April 22, 2020 (new) Confirmation of COVID-19 in Two Pet Cats in New York wednesday, April 22, 2020 (New) Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics During the COVID-19 Response wednesday, april 22, 2020 (new) COVID-19Surge tuesday, April 21, 2020 (new) Resources and Guidance Communities, Schools, and Businesses People at Higher Risk for Severe Illness Travel State and Local Public Health Professionals Healthcare Professionals Laboratories  New Resources in American Sign Language   Resources are also available in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean.  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S. As of April 22, 2020 In the United States, there have been 828,441 confirmed cases of COVID-19 detected through U.S. public health surveillance systems in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Marianas Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands.  CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd   Atlanta, GA 30329   1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)   TTY: 888-232-6348 Questions or Problems  |  Unsubscribe