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Interim infection prevention and control guidance for veterinary clinics during the COVID-19 response
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April 22, 2020
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Up-to-Date Info:To find the latest CDC information on this topic go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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Language:English
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Description:CDC guidance for COVID-19 may be adapted by state and local health departments to respond to rapidly changing local circumstances.
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Content Notes: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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