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CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine

Jan
04
CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine | AP News NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults. AP NEWS
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micron variant up to 3 times more infectious than Delta, CDC says

Jan
04
Omicron variant up to 3 times more infectious than Delta, CDC says The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is up to three times more infectious than the Delta variant, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. By Rhea Mogul, Adam Renton, Jack Guy and Ed Upright, CNN CNN

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U.S. Schools snapshots: Masks, staff shortages. safety and testing

Jan
03
Los Angeles County school teachers will be required to wear surgical grade masks As students return to school from winter break, teachers and staff at all schools in Los Angeles County will be required to wear surgical grade or higher level masks, according to updated guidance from the LA County Public Health Department. By <a href="/profiles/jessie-yeung">Jessie Yeung</a>, Adam Renton, Jack Guy, Ed Upright, Melissa Macaya, <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani" target="_blank">Melissa Mahtani</a> and Mike Hayes, CNN CNN
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Variant poised to spike in the south, with few safeguards in place

Jan
03
Southeast U.S. poised for a firestorm of omicron cases, with few safeguards in place The United States is heading into the third year of the coronavirus pandemic with the extremely contagious omicron variant poised to ignite a firestorm of infection across the Southeast after exploding through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Lower vaccination rates and fewer mask and vaccine mandates have created a much different environment for the omicron variant to spread in the South, leaving experts unsure whether outbreaks will end up deadlier than in the North.Subscribe to The Pos YahooNews
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South Africa says its Omicron wave has peaked, lifts its curfew

Dec
30
South Africa lifts curfew as it says COVID-19 fourth wave peaks South Africa has lifted a midnight to 4 a.m. curfew on people's movement with immediate effect, believing the country has passed the peak of its fourth COVID-19 wave driven by the Omicron variant, a government statement said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters
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Update: US officials defend reduced isolation guideline, new figures on cases

Dec
30
Officials defend new isolation rules; studies show shorter, fewer hospitalizations with omicron: Live COVID updates The CDC is recommending reducing the number of isolation days from 10 to five for those who test positive for COVID-19. Latest news. YahooNews
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CDC director explains new Covid-19 guidance and discusses background to decisions

Dec
29

(CNN) Sweeping new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines were spurred by scientific research and what Americans would likely tolerate, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

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Fauci supports domestic air travel mandate: Anything to get people more vaccinated 'would be welcome'

Dec
27
Fauci on domestic air travel mandate: Anything to get people more Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases Sarakshi Rai TheHill
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Oposition to mask mandates, other covid rules, prompt Republican lawmakers pass laws to restrict the power of health authorities to take steps to protect the public health.

Dec
27
Anger over mask mandates, other covid rules, spurs states to curb power of public health officials A flurry of new laws restrict the authority of state or local health officers to take steps proven to help safeguard the public’s health. Amy Goldstein Washington Post

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MASKS: Guidance on upgrading and wearing

Dec
24
Why you should upgrade your mask as the Omicron variant spreads As the Omicron variant spreads, it's time to upgrade from your cloth face masks. Experts explain why medical-grade masks -- such as surgical/disposable masks and N95 and KN95 respirators -- are better options now and what people should do with the cloth masks they already have. Kristen Rogers, CNN CNN

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