Mask Outdoors Not Needed for Fully Vaccinated People Unless in a Crowded Place - CDC

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.27.2021 21:34 PM

According to the CDC, masks outdoors is no longer needed, regardless of whether an individual is vaccinated, so long as he is either alone or only with his immediate family members.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC Recommends Resumption of Use After Investigating Rare Blood Clotting Incidents

04.23.2021 23:57 PM

The CDC has recommended resumption of the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States after the stoppage of immunizations to investigate reports of rare blood clots.

Mask Guidance: Do We Need to Wear One Outdoors? CDC Considers Revising Its Regulation

04.22.2021 21:44 PM

The CDC said earlier it is considering revising its mask guidance. This comes along with the increasing call of some experts for the easing of mask restrictions for outdoor activities.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Songbirds Sickened 19 People In Eight States

04.02.2021 21:57 PM

The CDC released some guidelines on what to do around songbirds and bird feeders to keep animals healthy and avoid the salmonella outbreak that sickened several people across the country.

Travel Restrictions Relaxed For COVID-19 Vaccinated Persons

04.02.2021 21:52 PM

The US Centers for Disease Control and Protection updated its guidance, easing travel restrictions for fully vaccinated people due to the FDA-approved vaccines' high efficacy rate.

People Discouraged From Kissing Pet Turtles Due To Deadly Salmonella Outbreak

03.24.2021 23:27 PM

The CDC is investigating the deadly Salmonella outbreak, which may be acquired when kissing a turtle.

Pandemic Travel Precautions: 5 Effective Tips for Safe Travels

03.11.2021 09:00 AM

With the pandemic still going on, many people are suffering from pandemic fatigue and have begun traveling -- making travel precautions essential. Here are 5 tips for safe travel.

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Hispanic-Style Soft Cheese Sends at Least 7 to the Hospital

02.13.2021 20:20 PM

CDC and other health agencies are urging people at high risk for Listeria illness to avoid eating any Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses.

Experts Say Allergies to COVID-19 Vaccine May Happen; What Does That Mean?

01.16.2021 21:40 PM

Scientists do not see the anaphylaxis risk to the COVID-19 vaccine. But the CDC suggests you should not get the COVID-19 vaccine if you have allergies.

Cruise Ships Allowed To Operate Again. Is It Safe?

11.02.2020 18:00 PM

The CDC had two new reports - one on new guidelines for cruise ships re-operating with passengers, while the other is an updated guideline for travelers booking a cruise voyage.

COVID-19: CDC Reverses Controversial Guidelines on Testing

09.19.2020 08:00 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reversed its controversial COVID-19 testing guidelines over the objections of scientists.

Moderna, Pfizer Reveal COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Blueprints

09.18.2020 08:00 AM

American drug companies Moderna and Pfizer have disclosed its secret blueprints in their respective coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine trials in a move to gain the confidence of the clamoring public and scientific communities.

Connecticut Public Health Officials Warn of Dangerous Bacteria Lurking in Salt, Brackish Waters

09.12.2020 22:54 PM

The Department of Public Health (DPH) in the state of Connecticut has issued a warning for dangerous bacteria in the shores of the Long Island Sound following an increase in infections, Saturday, September 12.

CDC Death Count Accuracy Misinterpreted

09.01.2020 07:30 AM

In the United States, a misinterpretation of Covid-19 deaths have been clarified by experts. With Labor Day a week away, the public is encouraged to avoid mass gatherings which have been associated with many coronavirus infections.

Virus is 'Not Under Control,' Especially with College Parties

08.22.2020 07:40 AM

The WHO believes that coronavirus can be overcome quicker than the 1918 flu. However, despite the CDC's updated guidelines, student cases continue to spike, especially with college parties every weekend.

What We Can Learn From South Korea on Reopening Schools

08.17.2020 23:59 PM

Thousands of students in the United States have been quarantined after schools have reopened. How has South Korea managed to have zero cases within the first two months of face-to-face classes?

CDC Warns Building Owners of Bacterial Growth in Water Systems

08.08.2020 08:00 AM

Legionella bacteria thrives in stagnant water systems and can cause a severe form of pneumonia. The CDC has several guidelines for buildings that have reopened or will be reopening, reminding the importance of checking water systems for waterborne pathogens.

Polio-Like Illness May Infect More Than 200 Children This Year, CDC Warns

08.05.2020 06:00 AM

A rare but deadly illness returns to the United States every two years and is due between August and November this year. AFM usually follows respiratory illness. The CDC's warning is focused on parents as acute flaccid myelitis are mostly occur in children and will be happening during flu season and the current pandemic.

Salmonella Outbreak in 34 States Linked to Onions From Thomson International

08.01.2020 07:30 AM

The United States is facing one of the worst Salmonella outbreaks this year, and it is reportedly from onions and poultry. Cases in Canada have also been linked to the same onion supplier in the United States.

Dr. Fauci and the CDC Give Reality Checks About COVID-19

07.25.2020 08:00 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci says a virus will be available by next year the earliest and urges politicians to shut down states again. Meanwhile, the CDC announces lingering symptoms in young adults while urging schools to reopen by fall.

[COVID-19 Update] CDC New Guidelines: 10-Day Isolation For Those With Positive Coronavirus Test Results

07.21.2020 23:01 PM

The CDC has updated its guidelines for those who test positive to the coronavirus. COVID-19-positive individuals are now told to isolate themselves for 10 days at home upon obtaining positive results.