CDC extends eviction moratorium through end of June
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending the order to halt some evictions until June 30. Some Americans are having trouble paying their rent because of the pandemic.
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CDC rejects request to lift no-sail order for cruise lines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is turning down a cruise industry request to lift its no-sail order. The no-sail order was issued in March 2020, and the Cruise Lines International Association voluntarily suspended all operations.
CDC easing guidelines for those vaccinated against COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing its guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
CDC releases updated guidance on coronavirus testing in places like school and work
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new, more extensive guidance when it comes to coronavirus testing. The guidelines are aimed at places like schools, workplaces and healthcare providers. They say its a critical part of the approach to stop the spread of COVID-19.
CDC looking into potentially changing social distancing recommendations in classrooms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it may revise its recommendation to socially distance six feet in classrooms. A Harvard study published last week found no difference in COVID-19 transmissions in Massachusetts schools when students distanced three feet instead of the recommended six feet. Students in that study were wearing masks.
TSA reports new pandemic travel record on Friday
Air travel in the United States has hit a new pandemic record. The Transportation Security Administration says more than 1.3 million people were screened at airports on Friday. That’s the highest number since March 15, 2020.
Pandemic fuels 2020 as the deadliest year in the U.S. in more than a century
The pandemic made 2020 the deadliest year in the United States in more than a century. According to preliminary Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, it appears that the U.S. has not seen a year as deadly as 2020 since at least 1900s.
Health officials release new guidelines for nursing home visitation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services collaborated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to come up with new recommendations for nursing homes to safely expand visitation.
CDC looking to team with Dollar General to bring more vaccines to rural communities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says its looking to partner with Dollar General in an effort to accelerate the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in rural communities.
What do experts have to say about vaccinated Americans travelling?
The recent warm weather in the Midlands is getting some of us thinking “to travel, or not to travel?” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is saying they want you to stay home, but other experts don’t necessarily agree.
