Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics During the COVID-19 Response: April 22, 2020

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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics During the COVID-19 Response: April 22, 2020

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April 22, 2020
By National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
Series: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
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CDC guidance for COVID-19 may be adapted by state and local health departments to respond to rapidly changing local circumstances.

What do we currently know about animals and COVID-19? -- Advise veterinary clinic staff who are sick to stay home -- Postpone elective procedures, surgeries, and non-urgent veterinary visits -- Screen pets for exposure to COVID-19 -- Know actions to take if a pet owner has suspected or confirmed COVID-19 -- Clinical signs in animals -- Personal protective equipment (PPE) -- Cleaning and disinfection -- Evaluating and testing animals for SARS-CoV-2 infection -- What to do if an animal tests positive for SARS-CoV-2 -- What to tell pet owners during the COVID-19 outbreak -- Additional resources
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Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Hospitals, Animal
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Guideline
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United States
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