CDC Stories
70% Of Americans Have Now Taken One Dose Of Vaccine, A Month Later Than Biden Goal
President Joe Biden reached his goal of getting 70% of eligible Americans partially vaccinated as the Delta variant remains a deadly threat.
Delta Variant 'Spreads Like Wildfire' As Cases Continue To Rise In US
The Delta variant is spreading "like wildfire" as new cases in the U.S. continue to rise. 99% of hospitalizations and deaths have been unvaccinated people.
Future COVID-19 Variant Will Lead To ‘Vaccine Failure,’ Scientists Warn
In a paper published by the UK Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, British academics said they believe the eradication of COVID-19 is “unlikely.”
Dr. Fauci Blames Unvaccinated Americans For Spreading COVID-19 Amid Delta Variant Concerns
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes things will get worse amid the spread of the Delta variant.
CDC Says Delta Variant Is Equally Contagious As Chickenpox
The delta variant is equally contagious as chickenpox, according to a document released by the CDC.
Biden Calls On Congress To Extend Eviction Ban As July 31 Deadline Looms
President Biden urges Congress to extend eviction moratorium and cites Delta cases as an impending concern for tenants.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Drops To 84% After 6 Months, Booster Effective For Delta
Pfizer's vaccine efficacy drops by 6% every two months, according to the study, which involved more than 44,000 people across the United States and other countries.
Apple Stores To Require Masks For Both Fully Vaccinated, Unvaccinated Customers
The move comes a few days after the company said it was pushing back its return-to-office plans.
CDC Mask Mandate: Which Masks To Use Against COVID-19 Delta Variant
Amid a surge in cases and growing concern over the Delta variant, experts now advise the public to resume wearing face masks indoors whether they are fully vaccinated or not.
CDC Announces New Mask Guidelines As Delta Variant Gains Steam
The CDC recommends people wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status in places with high Covid transmission rates.
Monkeypox Outbreak In US: CDC Tracks 200 Cases In 27 States
The CDC is closely monitoring about 200 cases of monkeypox across the U.S.
President Biden To Protect Those With Long-Term COVID-19 Under Disability Law
President Joe Biden says individuals with long-term COVID-19 could qualify under a major disability act.
COVID-19 Delta Variant Includes New Symptoms, Doctors Warn
Doctors say the Delta variant could cause symptoms different from those of the original virus, such as congestion and shortness of breath.
Alabama Governor Blames Unvaccinated Folks For Rise In Covid-19 Cases
Rise in Covid-19 cases among Americans prompts Alabama Gov. to call out "unvaccinated folks" in her state.
Dr. Fauci Advises Americans To Wear Masks Indoors As Delta Variant Spreads
Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans "might want to consider" wearing masks indoors as the new Delta variant gains traction.
Statistics Support 'A Pandemic Of The Unvaccinated'
The U.S. looks to get back to normal but unvaccinated Americans are creating a pandemic of their own.
An Epidemic Hidden Behind A Pandemic: Drug Overdose Deaths Increased 30% In 2020
Drug overdose deaths increased almost 30% last year, reaching a record high numbers.
Is Florida Fumbling The Cruise Line Recovery?
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and NCL have been slow to come around this summer.
Pfizer To Meet With US Health Officials Over Vaccine Booster
As new COVID-19 variants regenerate fear, Pfizer tries to push for authorization of a third vaccine shot to boost immunity.
CDC Says Vaccinated Students Can Go To School Maskless
The CDC released new mask guidelines allowing vaccinated students to attend classes without a mask, providing a glimpse of hope to students who will soon return to fall classes.
Eviction Moratorium Clock Looms Over The 7 Million Tenants Behind on Rent
The federal eviction moratorium is set to expire at the end of the month but that may not be enough time for the millions of Americans who are still behind on rent.
Pfizer Vaccine Booster Shot Not Needed At This Time, CDC And FDA Clarify
Pfizer on Thursday said it is witnessing a decline in the efficacy of its vaccine in preventing symptomatic cases of COVID-19.
5 Most Common COVID-19 Symptoms Now Include Headache, Runny Nose And Sneezing: Study
The COVID-19 symptoms recorded in the study varied depending on an individual's vaccination status and how many shots they've received.
Fully Vaccinated People 'Safe' From Delta COVID-19 Variant, No Need For Masks: CDC
Fully vaccinated people are "safe" from the delta strain of the coronavirus and no longer need to wear face masks, according to the CDC.
COVID Vaccine For Latinos: CDC Steps Up Efforts With WhatsApp To Increase Vaccinations
The CDC has partnered with WhatsApp in efforts to close vaccine disparity among the disproportionately unvaccinated Latino population.
'More Severe' COVID-19 Variant Is Spreading Across US, Accounts For 10% Of New Cases
With more and more cases of the Delta variant being reported in the US, experts urge people to get vaccinated to fight against the strain.
Heart Inflammation From Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Higher Than Expected: CDC
The CDC said its vaccine safety monitor system received 275 reports of myocarditis or pericarditis in 16- to 24-year-olds who received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of May 31.
Millions Of Americans May Be Evicted This Month As Eviction Ban Expires
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed the eviction moratorium in September 2020 as part of an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Infographic: Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases Remain Rare In US
COVID-19 transmission was still continuing at a high level during the week of April 24th to April 30th, proof of how vaccines successfully curbed the spread of the disease.
Honeywell Layoffs: 470 Staff To Be Terminated As N95 Mask Demand Drops
The layoffs come after the CDC on May 13 recommended that fully vaccinated individuals would no longer need to wear masks in most indoor and outdoor settings.


