All posts tagged "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention"

Coronavirus2 years ago

CDC: It’s OK for vaccinated grandparents to visit family if no risk for severe disease

People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely socialize inside with other vaccinated individuals without wearing masks or maintaining distance, federal health officials advised Monday...
Commentary3 years ago

OFT president: Without taking proper precautions, reopening schools carries some big risks

It’s one of the most tired tropes in TV and movies. An expert, usually a scientist or doctor, desperately tries to get the authorities to take an...
Coronavirus3 years ago

‘All ages are susceptible:’ 260 kids infected in summer camp COVID-19 outbreak

Research from the CDC details how the new coronavirus ripped through a Georgia summer camp infecting 260 attendees in a matter of days. The account, released Friday,...
Commentary3 years ago

Masks help stop the spread of coronavirus – the science is simple: Jeremy Howard

I’m a data scientist at the University of San Francisco and teach courses online in machine learning for fast.ai. In late March, I decided to use public mask-wearing as...
Coronavirus3 years ago

Trump’s critics warn his order to keep meat plants open imperils workers

WASHINGTON — Democratic senators are accusing President Donald Trump of putting workers at risk by ordering meat and poultry processors to remain open during the COVID-19...