The CDC is winding down COVID-19 guidelines. Here are the new recommendations.01:04 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that it would wind down much of its remaining guidance specifi
The new CDC guidelines say contact tracing, another hallmark during the pandemic, should be limited to hospitals and certain high-risk group-living situations such as nursing homes, and the guidelines de-emphasize the use of regular testing to screen for Covid-19, except in certain high-risk ...
With the full reopening of Maryland schools and businesses, it’s more important than ever to stay up to date on theCenters for Disease Control (CDC) guidelinesas they pertain to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in your facility. As a commercial cleaning company,...
The Trump administration on Tuesday issued new guidelines that expand coronavirus vaccine eligibility to everyone age 65 and older as well as to those with comorbid conditions, like diabetes. The states' focus on vaccinating health-care workers and nursing homes has created a bottlene...
This led to more stringent infection prevention practices than CDC guidelines during a time of uncertainty about transmission and limited U.S. testing capacity. Hospitals were challenged to protect against true COVID-19 exposure risks, while avoiding use of unproven measures that could interfere with...
The guidelines would prioritize health-care workers, essential personnel and vulnerable Americans, such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
Hispanics, Non-White Workers Highly Affected by U.S. COVID-19 Outbreaks, Says CDC More Reuters FILE PHOTO: A woman has her blood taken by Northwell Health medical workers for the antibody tests that detect whether a person has developed immunity to the coronaviru...
In the meantime, the public lives of Americans have come to a halt, as the coronavirus pandemic has prompted officials across the country to close, cancel or postpone any event or activity that might foster the spread of COVID-19.
Revisions made on August 24, however, suggest that only certain groups needed to be tested after exposure. It said that people who have been within six feet of someone with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes but do not have symptoms "do not necessarily need a test." ...
Adhering to social distancing guidelines, protesters demand reopening of Hahnemann Hospital during COVID-19 pandemic5 years ago Some low-wage workers laid off amid the coronavirus pandemic in Philly are also losing their health insurance5 years ago Two more coron...