Information on this page is for congregate settings. The recommendations and guidance may also be applicable to other community settings. Information on this page does not apply to healthcare facilities.
General Information
- About Mpox (CDC)
- Communication Resources (CDC)
- Considerations for Reducing Mpox Transmission in Congregate Living Settings (CDC)
- Disinfecting Home and Other Non-Healthcare Settings (CDC)
- Monitoring and Risk Assessment for Persons Exposed in the Community (CDC)
- VDH Mpox Communication Resources (for FAQs, fact sheets, handouts for patients and close contacts, social media, and key websites)
Resources by Setting
*available in additional languages. View all resources in additional languages.
K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs
Institutions of Higher Education
Hospitality Industry
(e.g., hotels, motels, other lodging accommodations)
- Information for the Hospitality Industry (VDH)
- Mpox Checklist for Cleaning and Disinfecting Rooms in Hotels, Motels, or Other Overnight Lodging (VDH)
- Mpox Control Recommendations for the Hospitality and Lodging Industry (VDH)
- Mpox Training Resources for Cleaning and Disinfecting Rooms in Hotels, Motels, or Other Overnight Lodging (VDH)
Last Updated: October 30, 2023
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