Director Walensky signs extension through the end of March. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced at the end of last month an extension of the health…
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CDC Says Vaccinating Teachers not Required
Schools can safely open without vaccinations for teachers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has continued to encourage the safe reopening of schools, stating that it is…
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COVID Variant Spreads to 32 States
CDC reports new strain from UK is “more transmissible.” Rochelle Walensky, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the COVID-19 variant from the…
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CDC Cites Evidence in Recommending Schools Open
Studies from the United States and around the world show similar data. This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a paper that agrees with researchers…
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Vaccines Spoiled on Way to Michigan
Nearly 12,000 doses got too cold in transport. The McKesson Corporation, a distributor for the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, and health officials in Michigan reported that some 11,900 doses…
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President Signs Series of Executive Orders
He makes his first moves on the pandemic and climate change. President Joe Biden signed fifteen executive orders after his swearing-in and visit to Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday.…
Read MoreNew CDC Director Begins Tenure
Promises to recenter science as she leads the agency. On Tuesday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky became the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She will…
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Travelers Inbound to U.S. Must Soon Test Negative, CDC Says
New COVID-19 rules would go into effect January 26. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is poised to enact a policy that will require incoming travelers…
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Vaccines May Be Effective Against Mutations
White House Task Force announces new variant in U.S. as U.K. strain is studied. The White House Coronavirus Task Force revealed on Friday that a new variant of…
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HHS Announces Funding to Support Testing and Vaccinations
More than $22 billion going to state, local, and tribal communities for Covid testing and vaccine distribution. The Department of Health and Human Services announced it will be…
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