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CDC director gets COVID booster, discusses pandemic response and monkeypox outbreak l ABCNL
ABC’s Terry Moran presses CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on the latest booster shots and how the CDC handled the public health emergency. WATCH the…
CDC director Rochelle Walensky orders agency overhaul after pandemic missteps l ABCNL
ABC News medical contributor and Standford Children’s Health Physician Dr. Alok Patel discusses the CDC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. WATCH the ABC News Live…
CDC director acknowledges ‘botched’ pandemic response l GMA
Dr. Rochele Walensky promised a major overhaul after an internally-initiated review found the agency repeatedly botched its response to the pandemic. #ABCNews #CDC #COVID19 source
CDC signs off on booster shots for children ages 5 to 11 l GMA
Booster shots will now be authorized for use in children ages 5 to 11, at least five months after completing their first round of shots….
CDC expected to loosen mask guidance as case numbers drop l ABC News
The CDC is planning to loosen its indoor mask guidance, setting benchmarks that local communities could look to before agreeing to lift mandates. COVID live…
Why the CDC might change mask guidelines I ABCNL
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could relax guidelines on masking as soon as next week. Dr. Rob Davidson explains why it might be…
Secretary of Education discusses states lifting mask mandates in schools I ABCNL
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona talks about states lifting mask mandates as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to recommend mask use…
The Rundown: Top headlines today: Feb. 9, 2022
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
Health officials face harsh questioning from Senate committee
U.S. health officials faced tough questions from Democratic and Republican senators regarding COVID-19 and the growing surge of the omicron variant. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…
CDC to update mask guidance
The agency said it was preparing to update its mask guidance to “best reflect the options available to people and the different levels of protection…
CDC endorses COVID-19 booster shots for teens 12 to 15
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky gave the OK for teens ages 12 to 15 to receive the Pfizer booster, as COVID-19…
99.9% of COVID-19 cases in US are delta: Walensky | ABC News
Martha Raddatz interviews CDC Director Rochelle Walensky on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #CDCDirector #RochelleWalensky #COVID19 #Delta #Omicron source
ABC News’ Dr. Jennifer Ashton visits CDC’s Emergency Operations Center
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky and Dr. Jennifer Ashton visited the Emergency Operations Center in Atlanta, which monitors for potential threats…
Fauci on whether Americans should worry about the omicron variant
Dr. Anthony Fauci urged Americans to “use the tools we have,” such as vaccines and booster shots, to protect against the COVID-19 omicron variant. source
CDC recommends opting for Pfizer or Moderna over J&J when there’s a choice | ABC News
Health officials are concerned as the rapidly spreading Delta and Omicron variants are fueling COVID-19 surges across the U.S. Plus, some school districts across the…
Delta, omicron COVID-19 cases surge ahead of holiday travel | WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Dr. Jha speaks on the latest, including the increase…
Mask rules should be made at local level: CDC director | WNT
Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on Capitol Hill that updated mask rules should be made at a local level. The Utah House passed a ban on…
New York City to require proof of vaccination for many indoor activities | WNT
Restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues will require customers and workers to show proof of vaccination starting Sept. 13. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS…
NY Gov. Cuomo refuse to resign after state Attorney General report of sexually harassment | ABC News
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is refusing to resign after a state Attorney General report found he sexually harassed 11 women. Plus, urgent efforts to…
Frustration grows with 90 million Americans holding out on vaccine
ABC News’ Alex Perez reports on the growing anger among some vaccinated Americans as the delta variant spreads, including frustrated parents worried as pediatric cases…
