The CDC releases its forecast on COVID cases, hospitalizations and says every state can expect to see a jump over the next two weeks
As we get ready for summer and all the outdoor activities, be on the lookout for ticks. The CDC estimates nearly half a million Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme Disease every year.
Previous recommendations suggested tests only for those who did not have up to date COVID-19 vaccinations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new disease forecasting center to tell you when to watch out for emerging viruses, based on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the agency, the rate of children vaccinated against common diseases like measles, whooping cough and chicken pox dropped below 94%.
The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs. It came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal judge in Florida earlier this week.
More information on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses will be released to the public soon.
The Justice Department says it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.
Uber riders and drivers can also leave their masks at home. The ride-service company announced facial coverings are no longer mandatory in their vehicles. Lyft also suspended their mask requirements.
It’s a lot easier these days to get at-home COVID-19 tests, but many of those test results are not being reported.
