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Communities

• Things to Know about the COVID-19 Pandemic (CDC)
• COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit (CDC)
• Support For Teens and Young Adults (CDC)
• Errands and Going Out (CDC)
• Activities, Gatherings & Holidays (CDC)
• COVID-19 Funeral Assistance (FEMA)
• How Can Faith Leaders Support the COVID-19 Vaccination Effort? (AIM)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Community-Based Organizations
• Resources to Support Basic and Behavioral Health Needs During COVID-19
• Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
• Resources Available! Print Resources

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Tribes

• Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Health Board COVID-19 Resources
• Contact Tracing Webinar | Slides
• Understanding Case Investigation and Contact Tracing
• Tribal Technical Assistance Request

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Special Populations

• Guidance for Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities (CDC)
• COVID-19 Guidance for Shared or Congregate Housing (CDC)
• People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions (CDC)

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Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Facilities

• Guidance and Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Retirement Communities and Independent Living Centers (CDC)
• Considerations for Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities (CDC)
• Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and other Long-Term Care Settings (CDC)
• Long-Term Care Facility Vaccine Brochure
• Long-Term Care Facility Vaccine FAQs:
  • For Long-Term Care Staff

  • For Long-Term Care Residents and Families

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Schools, Daycares & Youth Programs

• Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools (CDC)
• COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs (CDC)
• Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs (CDC)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for School Settings and Childcare Programs
• K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs: FAQs for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents (CDC)
  • K-12 Schools at a Glance COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies (CDC)
• Six Steps for Properly Cleaning and Disinfecting Your School (CDC)
• Information for Public Universities and Special Schools (SD Board of Regents)
• Know What to Expect at Your Child’s K- 12 School or Early Care and Education Program (CDC)
• Strong Schools 2021-22 (SD Dept. of Education)
• School COVID-19 Test Kit Guidance and Information

• Updated Weekly! COVID-19 cases within South Dakota K-12 Schools and Colleges, Universities, and Technical Schools during the 2021-2022 school year. (Updated on Wednesdays)

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Workplaces

• COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Employers and Employees
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What does it mean for employers? A summary of how some of the key provisions like Emergency Family and Medical Leave (FLMA) Expansion Act and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act impact employers.
• Employee Screening Questions and Guidelines: questions to ask employees reporting to work and guidance to help reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
  • Symptom Checker Algorithm
• Social Distancing at Work Poster
• What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (US EEOC)
• Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace (US Dept. of Labor)
• Small Business IRS Tax Credits - Under the American Rescue Plan, employers are entitled to tax credits for providing paid leave to employees who take time off related to COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Food Safety

• Food Safety and COVID-19 (FDA)
• Shopping for Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Information for Consumers (FDA)
• Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic (FDA)
  • Food Safety Checklist
  • Infographic
• Summary of Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic (FDA)

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