The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)released updated recommendationsfor how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses,...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, expanding the recommended time between the initial two vaccine doses to eight weeks for certain people. The prior recommended interval between initial...
TheIllinois Department of Public Health announced Friday afternoonthat they would adopt the CDC's updated guidance, even as respiratory viruses across the state are on the rise due to a jump in flu cases, though COVID-19 cases remain low. “IDPH appreciates the new guidance from the CDC tha...
Updated CDC COVID-19guidancestreamlines isolation rules eliminating separate recommendations for unvaccinated individuals. iStock.com/miodrag ignjatovic In astatement, lead author Greta Massetti, PhD, MPH, colead of the Community Interventions and Critical Populations Task Force of the CDC’s COVID-19...
While state and local governments and local health authorities can continue to require individuals and businesses to maintain stricter standards than the CDC’s recently updated guidance, the changes reflect the CDC’s current assessment of COVID-19 risk
CDC updated guidance focuses on individual responsibility, to help public understand how to protect themselves, August 11, CDC guide includes updates on vaccines, ma
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director updated its school guidance on Thursday for K-12 schools to align with its isolation and quarantine guidance as hospitals see an increase in hospitalizations amongst children.
“While there are still many uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, it is clear that facilities can better prepare for, respond to, and recover from outbreaks when they have a comprehensive program that starts with a risk assessment” said GBAC Executive Director Patricia Olinger. “There are many...
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Air Travelers to United States After arrival, CDCall travelers, including U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, nonimmigrant foreign nationals, and any individuals who are fully vaccinated but are not up to date on vaccinations (i.e., not boosted) should:...
"CDC's recommendations remain the same based on existing science and after a thorough technical review of the guidance," the agency said. "People can protect themselves from the virus that causes COVID-19 by staying at least 6 feet away from others, wearing a mask that cove...