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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics During the COVID-19 Response: June 12, 2020

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    Updated June 12, 2020.

    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) -- Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Based on Companion Animal History -- PPE Extended Use and Reuse -- Cleaning and disinfection -- Evaluating and testing animals for SARS-CoV-2 infection -- What to do if an animal tests positive for SARS-CoV-2 -- When a pet can resume normal activities -- Employees at higher risk for severe illness or outcomes -- What to tell pet owners during the COVID-19 outbreak -- Additional resources

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