The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the leading, national public health institute of the United States. It is a United States federal agency, under the Department of Health and Human Services, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Four days before CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield predicted it would happen, the COVID-19 death toll in the US reached 100,000 on Wednesday. According to Business Insider, the grim number represents..
Some places of worship slowly began to reopen over the weekend in the United States at reduced capacity and with social distancing measures. Gavino Garay has more.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated information on COVID-19. The site now indicates that the virus âdoes not spread easilyâ on surfaces. The CDC site says it could still be..
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released eagerly awaited new guidelines for reopening schools. The considerations include encouraging people who are sick to stay home, frequent..
CDC officials recommend that people restrict car travel to essential trips only. Some folks, however, are ignoring the health guidelines and planning road trips for this summer. Health and travel..
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer considers âsurfaces or objectsâ to be a major threat as far as the spread of coronavirus.
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As of Wednesday, all 50 states were allowing some level re-openings for certain businesses, with some moving before meeting federal guidelines. This report produced by Chris Dignam.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield may be thinking about dusting off his resume. According to Gizmodo, sources say Redfield feels he's on thin ice at the White..
Fox Trails Assisted Living in Stephens City, Virginia, came up with the of the idea of using a hippo costume so families can safely hug. Video source: Nick Bolerjack
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The U.S.CDC is planning a nationwide study of up to 325,000 people to track how the new coronavirus is spreading. According to a CDC spokeswoman, the study is expected to launch in June or July,...
CNN reported that Dr. Deborah Birx remains on President Donald Trumpâs good side. The coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force has grown critical of the CDC. According to Business..
The Transportation Security Administration is set to begin administering temperature checks to air travelers. This, despite concerns from lawmakers and the agency that it does not have the authority to..
After considerable institutional hemming and hawing, the CDC now recommends people wear face masks in public. A mask should be worn whenever you cannot be more than six feet apart from people. Dr...
An assortment of the US's top health leaders are in coronavirus quarantine, including its leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci. According to Gizmodo, it's a sign COVID-19 is spreading..
Three children in New York have died from a rare inflammatory syndrome believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday, adding that the state is working with the..
The White House reportedly plans to go ahead with a plan to institute temperature screenings at 20 US airports. According to Business Insider, it'a part of an effort to instill confidence that air..
A campaign in Mexico City to get residents to wear face masks is now reinforced with a new secret weapon: clowns. They're telling metro riders, 'Wear a face mask -- don't be a clown!' as they spray..
The White House shelved a step-by-step guide prepared by U.S. health officials to help states safely reopen mass transit and businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic, an administration official..
Gowns 4 Good, a charity started by frontline physician assistant Nathaniel Moore, is asking graduates to donate their gowns to more than 77,000 frontline responders on Gowns4Good.net.
House Democrats slammed federal health officials Wednesday calling a report on the racial breakdown of cases and deaths from the coronavirus pitiful.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday reported 1,678,843 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 16,429 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of.. Reuters - Published
This new CDC update may quell some major concerns about how COVID-19 is transmitted, but plenty of questions still remain. Here's what to know.
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âTheyâre simply turning on each otherâ after being deprived of food and waste generated by restaurants that have closed during the pandemic, an expert said. NYTimes.com - Published
The CDC recommends people wear cloth face coverings in public, except for young children. But it is false to say wearing a mask is harmful to adults
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The CDC is warning that rodent populations â which can no longer rely on a banquet of scraps in restaurant dumpsters â are spiking in certain areas.
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The Centers for Disease Control has been lumping together tests for active coronavirus with tests for recovered patients, boosting testing totals but muddying the pandemicâs course. NYTimes.com - Published
If youâre worried about wiping down grocery bags or disinfecting mailed packages, this C.D.C. guidance might bring some relief. Itâs not new information; the agency has been saying this for months. NYTimes.com - Published Also reported by •USATODAY.com
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and several state health departments have come under fire for mixing two types of coronavirus tests. Many traditional Memorial Day events have been.. NYTimes.com - Published
A viral post about the CDC's new guidelines for reopening schools is making rounds on social media. Some claims in the post are true, others aren't.
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President Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would issue guidance for reopening churches very soon, possibly later on Thursday or Friday. Reuters - Published
The CDC says COVID-19 "does not spread easily" on contaminated surfaces or objects, nor by animal-to-human contact, or vice versa.
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The CDC has published recommendations for reopening swimming pools, including frequent disinfection of surfaces like ladders, showers and deck chairs.
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U.S. schools shuttered by the coronavirus should pursue a carefully phased reopening only after public health benchmarks are met, and summer camps should be limited largely only to children from the.. Reuters - Published
In Michigan, fewer than half of infants 5 months or younger are up to date on their vaccinations, which may allow for outbreaks in diseases like measles. NYTimes.com - Published
Researchers have documented a drop in child vaccination rates in Michigan since restrictions were imposed to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, raising concern about outbreaks of other diseases.. Reuters - Published
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans a nationwide study of up to 325,000 people to track how the new coronavirus is spreading across the country into next year and beyond, a.. Reuters - Published
Cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat and a new loss of taste or smell are some of the symptoms listed by the CDC.
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No matter how well-prepared we are, there won't immediately be enough to coronavirus vaccine to immunize all Americans. Choices will have to be made.
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The World Health Organization will hold its convention online. The Vatican reopens with temperature checks. The latest coronavirus updates.
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Navarro also placed blame for the extent of the outbreak on China, implying that country's government consciously allowed the virus to spread.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported 1,412,121 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 27,191 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of.. Reuters - Published
Employers are encouraged to follow CDC and OSHA guidelines, but the burden of proof for any perceived transgressions is on the employees.
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The tips encouraging handwashing, social distancing and other familiar practices were published after the White House rejected an earlier draft of recommendations. NYTimes.com - Published
U.S. health officials on Thursday released some of their long-delayed guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns. (May 14)
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday issued guidelines to help schools and workplaces determine whether they are ready to open for business. Reuters - Published
U.S. health officials plan to alert doctors to report cases of a rare inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 in children to their state and local health departments, a spokesman for the U.S... Reuters - Published
One sick singer attended choir practice, infecting 53 others, two of whom died. A study released by the C.D.C. shows that self-isolation and tracing efforts helped contain the outbreak. NYTimes.com - Published
Anthony Fauci will appear before the Senate health committee along with CDC director Robert Redfield and FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn.
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Identifying and tracing air passengers from high-risks countries is useful when begun early, a C.D.C. study found, but Californiaâs effort came too late. NYTimes.com - Published
The number of deaths in New York City from causes other than COVID-19 rose by more than 5,000 people above the seasonal norm during the first two months of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control.. Reuters - Published
Two cabinet-level U.S. officials were in self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokesman and a media report. Reuters - Published
Airport temperature screenings mark latest discord between Trump administration and CDC over federal coronavirus response and science of public health
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