Welcome to the Department of Commerce COVID-19 Information Hub!

DOC COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines 

The DOC COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines are informed by current CDC guidelines and outline DOC's policy for employees who are exposed to, or confirmed sick with, COVID-19.

DOC COVID-19 Testing Policy

The DOC COVID-19 Testing Policy outlines DOC's current COVID-19 testing policy for all DOC employees and is in alignment with the current Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidance.

DOC COVID-19 Informational One-Pagers

DOC’s Workplace Safety Plan outlines a variety of measures to support your health and safety and reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. To learn more about DOC’s health and safety policies and procedures, tips and tricks, and available resources, please refer to the following documents:

• DOC COVID-19 Face Coverings 
• DOC COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

DOC COVID-19 Masking Policy 

Based on the latest CDC Considerations for Wearing Masks, you can expect:

• In low or medium-risk areas, in most settings, DOC employees, contractors, and visitors do not need to wear a face mask in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. In the event local or other recognized requirements exceed Agency or Federal guidance, the more stringent protocols will be observed. Please note, that you may wear a mask in low or medium-risk areas based on your personal comfort levels.
• In high-risk areas, all DOC employees, contractors, and visitors are required to wear a face mask in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status.

Please be aware, on a weekly basis, the COVID-19 Internal Task Force assesses risk metrics for the appropriate counties to determine the appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols. Should the risk metrics change for your county, you can expect to receive a communication from your Bureau at the end of each week detailing the appropriate safety protocols for the subsequent week.

For more information, please contact your leadership or visit the CDC COVID-19 Community Level Tool and CDC Considerations for Wearing Masks.

DOC Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Department offers support services including stress management, work-related issues, career management, and caregiver support such as elder and child care, health and mental health issues, to all managers, employees, and their families.

• Employee Assistance Program

Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You

DOC maintains that vaccines are still the strongest measure of protection against COVID-19. Use Vaccines.gov to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment. DOC encourages all eligible employees and contractors to receive a COVID-19 booster shot.

Departmental and Bureau Actions in Response to COVID-19

• Department of Commerce

  • DOC COVID-19 Town Hall Presentation Materials, April 2021 (Information shared as of April 29, 2021, and does not necessarily reflect present-day medical statistics or safety recommendations) 

  • COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, April 2021

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Factsheet, April 2021

  • Commerce Department Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Implementation Plan, June 2020

• Census Bureau

  • U.S. Census Bureau COVID-19 Site 

• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

  • MBDA and CARES Act Funding (May 8, 2020)

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  • NIST and COVID-19

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

  • NOAA Fisheries COVID-19 Update

• National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

  • FirstNet: Connecting the Frontlines during COVID-19 Response (August 2020)

• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

  • USPTO COVID-19 Response Resource Center

Presidential Executive Orders 14042 and 14043 

• Executive Order 14042 - Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors 
• Executive Order 14043 – Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees 

General COVID-19 Resources

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) | Guidance for COVID-19
• American Small Business Resources
• Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace

DOC Return to Office Resources

• DOC Return to Office Managers FAQs 
• DOC Return to Office (RTO) Toolkit for Bureaus 
• DOC Return to Office (RTO) Toolkit for OS-HCHB Employees 
• DOC COVID-19 Ventilation Procedures