Tag: Prevention
New evidence shows young children can transmit COVID-19
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study identified that 12 children infected at child care centers went on to infect 12 others, including parents…
Former CDC head: ‘A vaccine isn’t just going to ride in and save the day’
Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, talks with Linsey Davis about the contradicting vaccine predictions and the…
Boston public schools halt in-person learning as COVID-19 positivity rate rises
“It’s about keeping people safe and alive,” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said on the city’s decision to cancel all in-person learning in its public schools…
CDC issues warning for Thanksgiving as COVID-19 cases surge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released new guidance for Thanksgiving to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 as cases rise nationwide. source
COVID-19 vaccine provides hope
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel recommends health care workers and nursing home residents receive the vaccine first. source
Dr. Fauci on the fight against COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci talks with ABC News’ Linsey Davis about the pandemic during the holidays, the newest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and…
Understanding the COVID-19 vaccine
A spotlight on the COVID-19 vaccine, the safety measures people are taking as airlines prepare to ship it nationwide and as hospitalizations steadily rise. source
What you need to know about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines
Addressing concerns about taking COVID-19 vaccines as well as continuing coronavirus safety practices after vaccines are administered. source
Moderna readies to send out its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna is preparing to ship out its vaccine upon receiving FDA authorization as it faces extenuating factors that could affect its distribution. source
New evidence that ‘double-masking’ may be better at protecting against COVID-19 | WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found tight-fitting masks or wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask could reduce the risk of transmission…
Coronavirus death toll surpasses 500,000 in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 44 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and about 20 million…
Fully vaccinated people can travel: CDC | WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that with precautions like wearing masks, avoiding crowds and social distancing, fully vaccinated people can travel again….
CDC says it needs time to respond to Johnson & Johnson concerns | WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that it needs more time to gather information about the recent Johnson & Johnson vaccine concerns and…
