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Some COVID Travel Rules Are Changing In January. Here’s What You Need To Know.
The new rule comes as China experiences a surge in COVID cases, which US officials believe is not being adequately reported to other nations.
These Tweets Show Just How Mad Public Health Experts Are About The CDC’s New COVID Guidelines
The CDC recently relaxed its COVID guidelines involving quarantines, screening tests, and social distancing. That’s a terrible idea, some experts say, given that over 400 people die from the disease every day.
The CDC Wants To Appeal The Court Decision That Got Rid Of Mask Mandates For Public Transportation
"It is CDC’s continuing assessment that at this time an order requiring masking in the indoor transportation corridor remains necessary for the public health."
A Federal Judge Struck Down The CDC's Mask Mandate For Public Transportation
The federal judge in Florida, who was appointed by Donald Trump, said the CDC had exceeded its statutory authority in issuing the mask mandate.
A Possible Senate Change To CDC Leadership Has Public Health Experts Worried
“This is a really bad idea,” one public health expert said. “It just creates an opportunity for people to grandstand.”
The CDC Announced That Most People Can Stop Wearing Masks Inside — Even In School
Only people in communities considered high risk, or about 37% of the country, are recommended to keep using their masks indoors, according to new guidelines.
The CDC Is Warning That Child Hospitalization Rates Are Breaking Pandemic Records
“Pediatric hospitalizations are at the highest rate compared to any prior point in the pandemic,” the CDC’s director warned.
The CDC Might Recommend Asymptomatic People Test Negative For COVID-19 Before Breaking Isolation
Anthony Fauci says the CDC is aware of recent pushback to its changes to isolation guidelines and may soon alter them.
The White House Is Defending The CDC’s New 5-Day Coronavirus Isolation Guideline For Asymptomatic People
“We are standing on the shoulders of two years of science,” the CDC director said.
The CDC’s New COVID Isolation Guidance Surprised Experts, Too
Experts welcomed the decision to shorten the isolation period to five days, but many are still concerned testing negative first hasn't been prioritized.
Everyone Is Making "The CDC Says" Jokes, But These 31 Tweets About It Actually Made Me Laugh
The CDC says send help.
The CDC Cut Its Recommended COVID-19 Isolation Time From 10 Days To 5 If You Are Asymptomatic
Isolation should only end if a person with COVID-19 is asymptomatic after the fifth day.
A CDC Panel Is Recommending mRNA Vaccines Over The J&J Shot Due To Rare Side Effects
Rare blood clotting side effects linked to nine deaths triggered the recommendation, which stops short of calling for ceasing use of the one-shot vaccine.
The CDC Blames Contamination And Design Flaws For Its First Failed COVID-19 Test Kits
“It felt like we were driving blind, and we really were a little bit,” one expert said.
The Government Asked Us Not To Release Records From The CDC’s First Failed COVID Test. Here They Are.
Federal investigation records obtained by BuzzFeed News show how one of the most pivotal mistakes of the pandemic fell on an overburdened CDC lab with only three full-time employees.
The First Case Of The Omicron Variant Has Been Found In The US, The CDC Says
"The individual, who was fully vaccinated and had mild symptoms that are improving, is self-quarantining and has been since testing positive," according to the CDC.
The CDC Chief Overruled Her Expert Panel And Recommended Pfizer Boosters For High-Risk Workers
The highly unusual move by the head of the CDC capped off weeks off tense debates in the US over who should qualify for COVID-19 booster shots.
17 Famous People Who Got A COVID-19 Vaccine, And 7 Who Absolutely Refuse To
From Britney Spears to Samuel L. Jackson.
A Cape Cod COVID Outbreak Shows The Delta Variant May Be Even More Infectious Than We Thought, The CDC Says
The Delta variant outbreak among vaccinated beachgoers in Cape Cod was “a pivotal discovery” leading to new mask recommendations, said CDC chief Rochelle Walensky.
The CDC Has Changed Its Mask Guidance — Again — To Say Vaccinated People Should Mask Up In Places With Delta Outbreaks
“The unvaccinated, by choice, are a threat to public health at this point,” said one ICU doctor.
In A Bid To Reopen Schools, The CDC Said Fully Vaccinated Students And Teachers Don't Need Masks
The CDC released new guidance for classrooms that prioritizes the need to fully reopen schools by the fall.
A CDC Investigation Says West Virginia Needs Needle Exchanges — Which The State Outlawed — To Stop Its HIV Outbreak
A CDC investigation obtained by BuzzFeed News shows “low-barrier” needle exchanges are needed to stop an HIV outbreak in West Virginia. “There's a lot of suffering documented in this,” one expert said.
Listen: The COVID-19 Pandemic Took Away Hugs. But Do We Want Them Back?
“There are a lot of reasons people do or don’t like hugs. And I think it’s a good opportunity for us all to think about checking in with people to see what they’re comfortable with.”
Basically Everyone Is Mad At The CDC For Being So Confusing About Masks
“We spent a year trying very hard to get people to wear masks,” one expert said. “This kind of sudden, abrupt change, without any kind of signaling that it’s coming, will leave people feeling blindsided.”
"SNL" Roasted The Hell Out Of The CDC's Announcement That Vaccinated People Don't Have To Wear Masks
"The CDC announced that fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks...except if you go to most places."
29 Of The Funniest Tweets About The CDC Telling Vaccinated People They Can Stop Wearing Masks
"CDC said it’s my turn on the Xbox."
Some Of The Funniest Tweets About The CDC Saying Vaccinated People Don't Need To Wear A Mask Anymore
"Personally i’ll still be wearing a mask in public until further notice because being freely ugly in peace is something i’m not willing to give up."
Fully Vaccinated People Can Ditch Masks, Sometimes, Under New CDC Guidelines
Fully vaccinated people can go without masks in many small gatherings indoors or outdoors, say the new CDC guidelines.
The FDA And CDC Are Restarting Johnson & Johnson’s COVID Vaccine
The vaccine, which had been paused for a week and a half, will restart after a federal advisory panel concluded that its benefits in lives saved outweigh its risks from rare but dangerous blood clots.
J&J’s Vaccine Is Still On Pause After A CDC Safety Panel Put Off A Vote
At least six women, including one who died, have developed an extremely rare blood-clotting syndrome after getting the vaccine.
The US Has Recommended Pausing The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine To Study Rare Blood Clotting Issues
Of the more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine administered so far in the US, federal authorities are investigating six cases of rare and severe blood clotting.
Vaccinated People Can Safely Travel, According To New CDC Guidance
But as COVID-19 cases rise nationwide, “I would advocate against general travel overall,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Friday.
The CDC Is Pushing Back Against Critics Who Say COVID-19 Death Numbers Have Been Overcounted
COVID-19 drove a 15.9% increase in the nationwide death rate in 2020, alongside increases from heart disease, injuries, Alzheimer's, and diabetes.
The CDC Released New Guidelines For How Vaccinated And Unvaccinated People Can Meet Indoors
The long-awaited guidelines were released at a White House briefing on Monday.
The CDC Shared Tips For Surviving A Zombie Apocalypse, And Nothing Surprises Me Anymore
"Water, food, and other supplies [will] get you through the first couple of days before you can locate a zombie-free refugee camp."
Texas Is Ending Its Mask Mandate After The CDC Warned Against Rolling Back COVID-19 Safety Measures
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday.
Double-Masking And Mask Fitters: This Is What The CDC Recommends In Its Latest Mask Guidelines
Wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask or knotting the loops of a single mask for a snug fit provide more protection than a surgical mask alone, the CDC said.
Records Pried Loose By BuzzFeed News Have Prompted A Demand For The Investigation Of Former Trump Health Officials
Under Trump, health officials sought to control the message and limit interactions with the media as the pandemic raged through America, raising questions about violations of anti-gag rules.
Medical Records Can’t Explain “Havana Syndrome,” A Buried CDC Report Says
The report, which has never been made public, found that mysterious illnesses in diplomats in Cuba could not be explained by their medical histories.
The US Will Require All International Travelers To Test Negative For COVID-19
"With the US already in surge status, the testing requirement for air passengers will help slow the spread of the virus as we work to vaccinate the American public," the CDC said.
A Slow Start To COVID-19 Vaccines Has The FDA Facing Calls To Change Shot Schedules
By cutting doses in half or delaying second shots, some scientists say we could maximize the number of people who get vaccinated. Others argue that could be dangerous.
Teachers, Grocery Store Workers, And Those Older Than 75 Should Get The COVID-19 Vaccine Next, A CDC Panel Says
The second priority group includes approximately 49 million Americans, the advisory panel said.
The CDC Changed Its Guidance To Say A Shorter Quarantine Is OK With A Negative COVID-19 Test
Quarantine after exposure to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 can be shortened from 14 days to 7 days if people have no symptoms and a negative coronavirus test.
Health Care Workers And Nursing Home Residents Should Be First In Line For A Coronavirus Vaccine, A CDC Panel Just Voted
The panel recommendations will help governors decide who gets first priority for any vaccines authorized by FDA.
“I Think He’s Selfish”: How Friendships Have Been Tested During The Pandemic
With coronavirus cases rising exponentially, people are living at different levels of risk. And it’s causing a strain with some of their closest relationships.
The CDC Is Now Strongly Recommending You Don't Travel For Thanksgiving
The CDC says people will put their families at risk of contracting COVID-19 by traveling to meet them.
Trump Said Don’t Let COVID Dominate Your Life. These Millennials Don’t Know If They Will Ever Get Better.
“Why is his life more valuable than mine? Then he mocks this illness that has ruined my life.”
Listen: Trump Is Sick. We're Still Trying To Figure Out How Sick He Is.
“We know that he’s being prescribed a drug that’s recommended only for severe-to-critical cases of COVID-19, which either means that he has a severe case or he’s getting it unnecessarily.”
The CDC Finally Acknowledged That The Coronavirus Can Spread Through Air
The premier health agency's update comes less than two weeks after a similar guidance was added and then deleted from its website.
The CDC Removed A New Guidance About Airborne Coronavirus Transmission Days After Posting It
"We need the public institutions to have a clear message based on science and not to be announcing something on Friday and pulling it out on Monday," said one scientist.
Hilary Swank Is Famous, And Her Insurance Still Won’t Cover Basic Health For Women
“Women are seven times more likely to be misdiagnosed and sent home from the hospital in the middle of a heart attack.”
Trump Called The CDC Director’s Timeline For A Coronavirus Vaccine A “Mistake”
As the coronavirus vaccine is thrust into the center of the US presidential election, experts fear that public trust in the vaccine is taking a serious hit.
Podcast: They’re Not Ready To Give Up On The Planet Just Yet
"We’re not shying away from the dire scientific predictions, but we’re also not giving up, ever. This is a magnificent planet, and we love all the people who live on it and all the other creatures, too. So let’s figure out what we can do."
This May Be The Biggest Human Rights Story You Haven't Heard Yet
“One thing that stood out to me in these interviews [with former detainees] was how much it harmed them to be forcibly detained for no reason, or not being told a reason."
A Staff Member At A Summer Camp Got COVID-19. Then More Than 250 Others Tested Positive.
Almost half of the staffers and campers who tested were infected with COVID-19. The CDC said singing and cheering "might have contributed to transmission."
Podcast: Should She Stay With Her Boyfriend Who Calls Her By Her Sister And Mom’s Names In Bed?
“If that’s not a warning sign, I don’t know what a warning sign is,” says expert advice-giver Stephen LaConte.
Listen: The Arctic Is Quite Literally On Fire
“There’s really an urgency about this, and this is nothing new.”
Listen: The Reality Behind The George Soros Conspiracy Theories
"Soros is almost better known for his conspiracy theories than he is for what his actual influence has been, even though that influence has been tremendous.”
My Boyfriend Refuses To Wear A Face Mask Despite The Coronavirus — Should I Dump Him?
"[He] says he won't catch it because he is healthy."
The Coronavirus Spread In A Dallas Megachurch’s Choir And Orchestra. Then It Hosted Mike Pence.
A group of First Baptist Dallas choir and orchestra members contracted COVID-19 in the lead-up to Vice President Mike Pence’s visit on Sunday. An infectious disease expert called it “appalling.”
We Can’t Just Pretend These TV Shows Never Used Blackface
“As we learn to be more anti-racist, I think it’s important to acknowledge where we haven’t been.”
The CDC Lost Control Of The Coronavirus Pandemic. Then The Agency Disappeared.
The world’s premier health agency pushed a flawed coronavirus containment strategy — until it disappeared from public view one day before the outbreak was declared a pandemic.
The CDC Broke Its Three-Month Silence To Tell You To Keep Washing Your Hands
"There is no way to ensure zero risk of infection," said new CDC guidelines on safety as more states reopen.
Coronavirus Contact Tracers Are Facing Death Threats And Comparisons To Nazis On Facebook And YouTube
"Contact tracers are the new Gestapo," one post said.
26 "Unfun" Facts I Recently Learned That Are As Fascinating As They As Terrifying
Babies grow a moustache in the womb. Then eat it.
News O'Clock: George Floyd Didn’t Have To Die
Minneapolis police killed a black man named George Floyd, and now the city is dealing with the aftermath. The US has officially hit 100,000 COVID-19 deaths. We talk with Amber McReynolds, CEO of Vote at Home, how to vote safely this fall. And to decompress from all the terrible, we list some of our favorite Sesame Street songs featuring celebrity guests.
Congress Asked The CDC For Data On How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Communities Of Color. The CDC Sent Back Links To Its Public Website.
“The Trump Administration would prefer to ignore the disproportionate impact this crisis is having on communities of color,” said Sen. Patty Murray.
The CDC Released New Death Rate Estimates For The Coronavirus. Many Scientists Say They’re Too Low.
Public health experts are accusing the CDC of bending under political pressure to say the coronavirus is less deadly.
News O'Clock: America Is Done Buying Stuff & Celebrity ASMR Is Helping Us Cope
The CDC is counting the number of coronavirus tests being performed wrong. Full House’s Aunt Becky has pleaded guilty in the college admissions scandal. Plus, we talk about the death of Americans’ drive to shop during the pandemic.
Democrats Are Pleading With The Trump Administration To Update Voting Safety Guidelines During The Coronavirus Pandemic
27 Democrats, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Patty Murray, told the CDC that guidance issued in March is not enough.
No, The CDC Did Not Revise Down The Number Of COVID-19 Deaths
Several tweets went viral that falsely claimed the CDC had drastically revised down the number of deaths in the US from the coronavirus — but it seems some people didn't read to the end of the page.
US Health Officials Now Say There Are 9 Main COVID-19 Symptoms. Here's What They Are.
The CDC had previously only listed fever, coughing, and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing as the main symptoms of COVID-19.
Two Pet Cats In New York Have Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
One of the owners had tested positive for COVID-19 before their cat started showing symptoms.
Chelsea Handler Showed Her Instagram Followers How To Turn A Bra Into A Face Mask And It's Actually Smart
It's not stupid if it works.
The CDC Is Now Recommending People Wear Face Masks In Public, So I Made One That's Going Viral On TikTok
Per the CDC's recommendation to wear cloth masks outside.
What You Need To Know About The Great Face Mask Debate
Whether more people should wear masks has become one of the fiercest debates of the coronavirus pandemic. New data about how the virus spreads may be tipping the scales.
Kathy Griffin Was Sent To A Coronavirus Ward With "Unbearably Painful" Symptoms — And Can't Get Tested
"I was sent to the #COVID19 isolation ward...after showing UNBEARABLY PAINFUL symptoms."
Doctors And Nurses Fighting The Coronavirus Outbreak Are Getting Sick And Dying — And No One Is Keeping Track
“We are starting to see our health care providers die very quickly from this virus,” one nurse practitioner said.
Is It Coronavirus Or Allergies? Our Interactive Symptom Tracker Can Help
Being able to identify your symptoms can help you stay informed and protect your health — and the health of those around you.
Trump Translated His English-Only Guidance On The Coronavirus Into Spanish After Members Of Congress Complained
“It is not only cruel but irresponsible for this Administration to not make critical public health information accessible to everyone — in a language they can understand and trust."
Here’s Why The Coronavirus Testing In The US Is So Far Behind
A vital month of testing time was lost in the US because of a bad strategy and an unreliable CDC test.
The CDC Said Gatherings Of More Than 50 People Should Be Canceled Because Of The Coronavirus
It includes "conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies" for the next eight weeks.
Here’s How The National Security Agency Will Protect Itself During A Pandemic
Secret documents sketch out the worst-case scenario for “a 1918-like pandemic and no effective response.”
As The Coronavirus Spreads, What Do We Really Owe One Another?
Pandemics have historically pushed humanity to undergo great moral and spiritual reckonings. This one could be ours.
Katie Porter Got The CDC Director To Promise Free Coronavirus Tests
The CDC did not respond to a request for comment to confirm it would follow through.
A Top Health Official Said The US Is “Failing” At Testing For The Coronavirus
“It is a failing. Let’s admit it," said Anthony Fauci, who has served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984.
Only People With Perfect Hygiene Can Get A Perfect Score On This Handwashing Quiz
Do you actually know how to wash your hands?
Here’s How Your State Is Handling Coronavirus Testing
We contacted health officials in all 50 states and Washington, DC, to find out how many Americans have actually been tested for the coronavirus.
What Should You Do If You Think You Caught the Coronavirus? Follow This Chart.
The CDC has guidelines that you should follow. We'll break them down here.
Nurses Said They Can't Protect Themselves And Hospitals Are Unprepared For Coronavirus, Survey Reports
"When nurses are not protected, the community is not protected," one California nurse said.
New York Is Making Its Own Coronavirus Test After The CDC’s Test Has Repeatedly Failed
Hong Kong is testing over a thousand people a day for coronavirus, while the US has only tested a total of 445 — partially because the CDC’s test didn’t work.
The Coronavirus Outbreak And The 2020 Presidential Primaries Could Be On A Collision Course
US citizens living in China and South Korea have been told they won’t be able to cast their vote in person for the Democratic primary next month — and will instead need to vote online.
The CDC Is Warning Businesses And Schools In The US To Start Preparing For Spreading Coronavirus
“Ultimately, we expect we will see community spread in this country,” the CDC said.
A Coronavirus Pandemic Is Looking A Lot More Likely. Here's What That Means.
WHO is still declining to declare the outbreak a pandemic, indicating that the COVID-19 illness has spread worldwide. A pandemic would not mean that the disease has become any more deadly.
Here’s Why The Cruise Ship Quarantine Turned Into Such A Disaster
Bad ventilation and a botched quarantine on the Diamond Princess likely caused hundreds of illnesses and two deaths in the largest outbreak outside China.
Coronavirus Case Numbers Jumped Overnight. It’s Because We Changed How We Count Them.
Some 15,000 coronavirus case numbers were added on Wednesday night, the biggest jump seen so far in the outbreak, driven by doctors in the hardest-hit Chinese province changing how they diagnose cases.
Instagram Is Trying To Reroute People Clicking Into The #Coronavirus Hashtag To More Credible Sources
Facebook has also said it would conduct "proactive sweeps" in order to remove or block hashtags spreading misinformation on Instagram.
Three Scenarios For The Coronavirus
Experts are making wildly different predictions about the future of the coronavirus. "We are at the blind-men-feeling-the-elephant stage of this outbreak.”
A Woman Gave Her Husband Coronavirus In The First US Transmission Of The Disease
"We expect to see more US cases," federal health officials said.