Mask Guidance - Pursuant to CDC guidelines and effective immediately, all individuals located in areas with high or substantial community transmission rates must wear a mask inside Federal buildings. For more information, please contact your leadership or visit CDC’s COVID -19 website.
Visitors and On -Site Contractors - Pursuant to the latest Federal policy, all visitors and on -site contractors must attest to their vaccination status prior to entering a Federal facility or workspace. For more information, please reference the one -pagers provided below.
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You
Use Vaccines.gov to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.
Certification of Vaccination for On-site Contractors and Visitors to DOC Facilities
Per Federal policy, all on-site contractors and visitors to DOC facilities or workspaces must complete and maintain this form during your visit. For more information, please reference the following one-pagers:
- DOC Guidelines for International Visitors
- DOC Guidelines for Visitors
- DOC Guidelines for On-Site Contractors
Federal employees should contact their supervisor or Bureau leadership for information on applicable protocols.
General COVID-19 Resources
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) | Guidance for COVID-19
- American Small Business Resources
- DOC Medical Exception Request Form
- DOC Religious Exception Request Form
Departmental and Bureau Actions in Response to COVID-19
- Department of Commerce
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Face Coverings and Physical Distancing in the Office, September 2021
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DOC COVID-19 Town Hall Presentation Materials, April 2021
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COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, April 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccination Factsheet, April 2021
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COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan, February 2021
- Commerce Department Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Implementation Plan, June 2020
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- U.S. Census Bureau
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Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
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MBDA and CARES Act Funding (May 8, 2020)
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Researching COVID-19 Impact across our Bureaus
- Why masks with valves do not slow the spread of COVID-19 (November 10, 2020)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Innovation Could Improve Detection of COVID-19 Infections (October 5, 2020)
- Measuring the Sensitivity of COVID Tests With New Material From NIST (August 6, 2020)
- NOAA Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 Response on the Environment (May 6, 2020)
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New Census Surveys Provide Near Real-Time Info on Households, Businesses During COVID-19 (April 23, 2020)
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NIST Tool Could Help Hospitals Repurpose Rooms for Disinfecting N95 Masks (April 16, 2020)
- USPTO Announces Extension of Certain Patent and Trademark-Related Timing Deadlines Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (March 31, 2020)
