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Trump, Pence Should Wear Masks To Set Example For Public During Coronavirus Pandemic, CDC Chief Says
CDC chief Robert Redfield praised the recent decision by Trump to wear a mask, and claimed face coverings could help the federal government get the current outbreak better under control.
CDC Employees Call For Agency To Address 'Toxic Culture' Of Racism, Marginalization
The open letter has been signed by over 1,000 CDC employees and outlines steps the health agency can take to address its hostile internal culture.
Experts Say Social Distancing May Help Prevent Transmission Of Deadly Disease Affecting Kids
The rare disease called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is often mistaken for polio, targets young kids, may cause paralysis, and could be potentially fatal.
New CDC Guidelines For Safe Reopening Of Schools To Be Released Next Week
Vice President Mike Pence clarified the CDC guidance is only a set of recommendations and will not supersede any state and local decision making.
Andrew Cuomo Calls Out Donald Trump, Says President's Response 'Exacerbated' Pandemic
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered further criticism of President Trump during his daily coronavirus briefing in the latest of what has been a tense back-and-forth between both officials.
VIDEO: Arizona Woman Arrested For Wrecking Mask Display At Target, Threatens To 'Call The White House'
The woman streamed the incident at Target and her subsequent arrest on Instagram before they both went viral on Twitter.
COVID-19 Spread: Facebook, Instagram To Remind People To Wear Face Masks
“Wear a Cloth Face Covering to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. When in public, cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering. Learn more at cdc.gov.,” said the new alert.
Coronavirus Update: CDC Confirms 3 New COVID-19 Symptoms, Including Diarrhea
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now lists 11 symptoms of COVID-19 Americans should be cognizant of.
Salmonella Outbreak: CDC Reports 465 Cases, One Death Due To Interaction With Backyard Poultry
Children younger than five years of age comprised 31% of the infected.
COVID-19 Transmission: WHO Now Says Asymptomatic Individuals Not Key To Pandemic Spread
COVID-19 transmission can be drastically reduced if we just focus on the symptomatic cases.
Coronavirus Antibody Tests Can Give Inaccurate Results Half The Time, Warns CDC
The CDC's new guidelines suggest that serological tests shouldn't be used to make any serious decisions.
CDC Warns Against Kissing Chicks Due To Salmonella Outbreak In 28 States
A salmonella outbreak has been detected in 28 U.S. states, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a warning against kissing or snuggling poultry animals, a CNN report revealed.
CDC Warns Residents, Establishments Of Rats Going Out In Search For Food
These rodents have been starved due to the lockdown as they rely on scraps left by restaurants.
CDC Warns Of 'Aggressive' Rodents, Rise In Sightings Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Soon after the coronavirus restrictions led to many restaurants having to close down, sightings of aggressive rodents began to increase.
CDC Releases COVID-19 Pandemic Pool Guidelines For Public Aquatic Venues
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging caution when using pools and water playgrounds as COVID-19 continues to spread statewide.
Trump Is Trying To Restart His Rallies In A ‘Moonshot Mission’
The president has historically used these rallies to fire up his base and influence the media’s coverage of him.
Reopening America: CDC Releases Shorter Guidelines Previously Shelved By White House
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a shorter version of guidelines for reopening the U.S. economy than the one the White House previously shelved.
Coronavirus in Animals: These Species Are Most Susceptible To Get COVID-19
Scientists studied the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 — the cell receptor that serves as entry point for the novel coronavirus — in 48 animals using a computer model to predict the infectivity of each one.
Coronavirus US Death Toll, Cases: CDC Director Predicts Crisis Not Slowing Down, Cites 12 Forecast Models
The U.S. has already had over 88,000 deaths and there are 1.47 million cases.
Coronavirus US Response: Trump Tweets That Cases Down, Despite Evidence To The Contrary
A shortage of tests, states rushing to reopen, and Trump's own image show have all contributed to the ongoing growth in pandemic numbers.
Trump Administration Rebukes Experts Again, Sidelines CDC’s Guide to Reopening Economy
The CDC developed a detailed guide for states to reopen the economy due to be published on Friday, but the Trump Administration has shelved it, as reported by the AP.
Madonna Opens Up About Coronavirus Diagnosis: 'I Am Not Currently Sick'
Pop icon Madonna has quashed all the reports claiming that she is still suffering from the novel coronavirus.
CDC Warns Surge In Deaths, New COVID-19 Cases Amid Reopening Of Several States
The CDC issued a warning about a possible increase in deaths as almost half of U.S. states started easing stay-at-home restrictions, which were put in place to slow down the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus Update: CDC Projections Show Hasty State Reopenings Could Cause Surge In Deaths
The CDC shared several new projections for the month of May showing how quickly or slowly the death toll will rise depending on certain safety measures and guidelines are followed.
Firefighters Warn Against Sterilizing Face Masks Using A Microwave
Fire officials in New Hampshire are warning residents against the growing trend of sterilizing facemasks in their microwave, saying it could easily start a fire, reports say.
US COVID-19 Update: Earliest Known Coronavirus Deaths In US Traced In California County
The earliest coronavirus deaths in California happened in the first week of February.
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Wearing A Face Mask
The coronavirus pandemic has made face masks a part of the regular daily attire in America, but it has to be properly worn; otherwise, it may not help much.
Coronavirus US Death Toll Hits 45,226; CDC Warns Second Wave Of COVID-19 Will Be Deadlier
CDC affirms COVID-19 may return during winter months this year, which is also the start of the annual flu season.
Leaked Documents Reveal US Federal Health Officials Estimate Over 300,000 Deaths If Social Distancing Is Abandoned
Documents obtained by the Center for Public Integrity reveal that health officials at the Department of Health and Human Services expect over 300,000 Americans to die from COVID-19 if social distancing measures are abandoned, far larger than the White House's initial stated goal of 100,000 deaths and Dr. Anthony Fauci's revised projection of 60,000 deaths this past week.
Contact Lenses And Eyeglasses Do Not Offer Any Protection Against COVID-19, Says Experts
Front line medical workers are required to wear eye protection like face shields or goggles whenever they are in the field. This is among the guidelines issued by the CDC, but would eyeglasses or contact lenses protect you too?