But the agency says "vaccination has been demonstrated to prevent symptomatic COVID-19; symptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission is thought to have a greater role in transmission than purely asymptomatic transmission." "Additionally, individual and societal benefits of avoiding unnecess...
According to the CDC, theguidelines for COVID-19are now in line with those of influenza, RSV and other respiratory illnesses, advising those feeling sick to stay home and return to work or school after being fever-free for 24 hours. “Today’s announcement reflects the progress we have made...
First things first, those who believe they have been in contact with someone who has COVID and are unvaccinated should quarantine. Those who test positive, regardless of vaccination status, must isolate, according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. Here's the breakdown:...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved Thursday to formally loosen its COVID-19 vaccination requirement on foreign visitors, which will now allow some to board flights into the U.S. with only a single dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer or Moderna. "Because some traveler va...
Take precautions for 5 days after COVID symptoms subside That more than 98% of the U.S. population has some COVID immunity from vaccination and/or prior infection is another reason the CDC opted to move on from its recommended five-day isolation. The agency does, however, encourage people ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for COVID-19 still call for a period of isolation for those dealing with the virus. This comes after a summer COVID wave appears to have grown in some parts of the country. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more ...
Please continue to encourage employees to receive their Covid-19 vaccination when it’s available to them. Some states are doing better than others in getting the vaccine out, so pay attention to when it’s available in your state. And remember, it’s generally based on where...
Another recent real-world CDC study looked atmRNA COVID-19 vaccines in those aged over 65. It found vaccination reduced the risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 in that age group by 94 percent. Influenced by these recent findings the CDC has now moved to primarily monitoring...
illness from COVID-19," CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen said in a statement. "However, we still must use the commonsense solutions we know work to protect ourselves and others from serious illness from respiratory viruses -- this includes vaccination, treatment, and staying ho...
Another big change, but one that makes sense: The vaccine is supposed to protect you from contracting COVID. Even if you do get sick, an Israeli study found that those who are fully vaccinated have seen a fourfold decrease in viral load. "If you get sick post-vaccination, your viral loa...