The CDC team reviewed data from studies in the United States and abroad and found the experience in schools differed from nursing homes and high-density work sites where rapid spread has occurred. “The preponderance of available evidence from the fall school semester has been reassuring,” wrote three CDC researchers in […]
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The Day – CDC finds little spread of coronavirus in schools that take proper precautions
WASHINGTON — Schools operating in person have seen scant transmission of the coronavirus, particularly when masks and distancing are employed, but some indoor athletics have led to infections and should be curtailed if schools want to operate safely, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded in papers […]
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US in the ‘fight of the century’ against coronavirus, says former CDC head
Daily COVID-19 numbers continue to increase according to national statistics, with indicators such as biweekly new cases, deaths and hospitalizations all jumping across the country. The majority of states and territories are contributing to this overall national rise, forcing the country into “the Fight of the Century,” according to former U.S. Centers for […]
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Here’s what the CDC suggests for Thanksgiving amid the pandemic
Thanksgiving is going to look very different for many Americans this year compared to years past. But there are ways to gather with family while also following COVID-19 guidelines. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes, gathering with friends and family for Thanksgiving can increase the chances of […]
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Household spread of Covid-19 is common and quick, CDC study finds
“Because prompt isolation of persons with COVID-19 can reduce household transmission, persons who suspect that they might have COVID-19 should isolate, stay at home, and use a separate bedroom and bathroom if feasible,” wrote a CDC-led team of researchers. In addition, all members of the household should wear masks at […]
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These Face Masks Meet the CDC Requirements For Cloth Face Coverings
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country, government officials are now encouraging people to keep their faces covered at all times when they’re outside — even if they don’t have access to a face mask. While hospitals continue to deal with a shortage of face masks, the CDC […]