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CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats.

Infectious diseases are those that are transmitted from one individual to another. These diseases, also known as contagious diseases, are caused by microorganisms, such as protozoa, fungi, viruses, and bacteria, that invades the body and causes a series of changes that leads to infection and damage to the body. Infectious diseases are one that can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact or through the air. While most infectious diseases last a short amount of time they can be quite serious, and sometimes fatal.

Welcome to RI Havens, Rhode Islanders’ connection to local establishments offering discounted lodging rates to frontline workers and others who may need a place to stay during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to ensure you have what you need to practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this virus.