Consumer News: Cruises could return in July, you can now rent a car with the Uber app and more!
Consumer News: Cruises could return in July, you can now rent a car with the Uber app and more!
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CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask
U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.
President Biden expected to reveal new CDC guidelines on outdoor mask wearing Tuesday
President Joe Biden is expected to announce new mask guidance Tuesday. Sources say he will release updated outdoor mask wearing guidelines from the CDC during his remarks on Tuesday.
CDC says eligible kids should get vaccinated before going to summer camp
The CDC says they want everyone who can get vaccinated to do so before they head to summer camp. Their newly released guidelines state every camper over the age of 16 should be vaccinated, and camps should enforcing social distancing as well as continuing mask wearing.
US health panel reviews J&J vaccine pause over rare clots
By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe
U.S. authorities are weighing whether to resume the Johnson & Johnson vaccine more than a week after a pause was issued out of an abundance of caution. A government advisory panel is discussing a possible link between J&J’s shot and a handful of vaccine recipients who developed highly unusual blood clots. New guidance is expected later in the day.
CDC panel to discuss recommendations for Johnson & Johnson vaccine Friday
A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Friday to discuss recommendations on bringing back the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
DHEC pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid recommendations from the CDC, FDA
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they are putting an immediate pause on the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in the state.
South Carolina gets $47M to amp up minority vaccine efforts
South Carolina is getting a $47 million boost to its COVID-19 vaccination programs, particularly in minority communities. The $47 million award announced Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is intended to shore up local efforts to expand vaccine deployment.
Health experts preach caution as they say virus variants continue to spread
If you’re getting ready for a little time with family and friends this Easter weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to be cautious if not everyone is vaccinated. Health experts say it’s too soon to let your guard down, especially as COVID-19 variants continue to spread.
CDC says vaccinated individuals are considered low risk travelers.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says if you have had your COVID-19 shots, you can travel with less worry. Friday, the agency updated its guidance for travel for people who have been fully vaccinated.
