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CDC Advisers Recommend These Groups as First Ones to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine

A group of independent experts advised the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tuesday on who should get the first doses of the long-awaited coronavirus vaccine.

Members Of Coronavirus Task Force Hold A Briefing At The White House

CDC to Shorten Quarantine Period to 10 Days, 7 with Testing

Dec 01, 2020 09:17 PM EST By Dana Cruz

The recommended quarantine period is set to be shortened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to 10 days after exposure.

Hispanic and Latino Americans Are More Likely to Have Type 2 Diabetes: CDC

Nov 28, 2020 05:39 AM EST By Madelaine D.

Hispanic and Latino Americans are more likely to have diabetes than non-Hispanic whites, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study.

CDC Eyeing Shorter Pandemic Quarantine Restrictions

Nov 24, 2020 09:53 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering imposing a shorter amount of time in quarantine for people who may have been exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texas EMS First Responders Face Higher Caseload Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

CDC Finds Most COVID-19 Infections Spread Through Asymptomatic People

Nov 22, 2020 04:54 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that most COVID-19 infections spread by asymptomatic people, worrying experts about the coming holidays.

Trump Lifts COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on Europe, UK, Brazil

CDC Warns Americans Not to Travel for Thanksgiving

Nov 19, 2020 09:25 PM EST By Dana Cruz

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation on Thursday saying Americans should not travel for Thanksgiving.

Deadly Ebola-like Virus Can Spread from Person-to-Person, CDC Reveals

Nov 18, 2020 05:33 PM EST By Madelaine D.

A deadly Ebola-like disease can spread from person to person, the CDC warned.

More Americans Are on Diet From a Decade Ago, Says CDC

Nov 06, 2020 09:05 AM EST By Madelaine D.

CDC found that more Americans are on a diet these days compared to a decade ago.

South Carolina Struggles With Rising Coronavirus Cases

CDC: Young People are Less Likely to Wear Masks

Oct 29, 2020 12:07 AM EDT By D. Cruz

Masks have been worn at increasing rates in the U.S. since April but young people are still less likely to wear one, said a new survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC Adds New Definition of COVID-19 Close Contact

CDC Expands COVID-19 'Close Contact' Definition

Oct 21, 2020 10:51 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its definition of close contact of an individual with COVID-19.

New Documentary Will Feature CDC Top Official Warning the Public About COVID-19

Oct 21, 2020 10:08 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held briefings on the COVID-19 pandemic almost every day during the first two months of the pandemic.

CDC Says COVID-19 Vaccine May Not Be Given to Children at First

CDC Says COVID-19 Vaccine May Not Be Given to Children and Pregnant Women at First

Oct 16, 2020 07:14 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that COVID-19 vaccines may not be recommended for children at first when they are already available.

Health Experts on CDC COVID-19 Guidelines: 'You're Not Safe Beyond Six Feet, Wear Masks'

Oct 05, 2020 10:26 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday that COVID-19 can spread beyond six feet through the air.

High School Kids Start Volunteer Group To Shop For And Deliver Groceries To Vulnerable Seniors

Teens More Likely to Contract COVID-19 Compared to Younger Kids

Sep 28, 2020 11:24 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

Teens between the ages of 12 and 17 are about twice as likely to get infected by COVID-19 compared to younger kids, said a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

1 in 3 Parents Want to Skip Their Children's Flu Shots Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Says

Sep 28, 2020 05:45 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

One in three parents is not planning on giving flu shots to their kids despite the possibility of children catching the deadly COVID-19.

CDC: Thousands of People May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19 on Airplanes

Sep 22, 2020 09:31 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

CDC says thousands of people may have been exposed to COVID-19 on airplanes despite not being able to confirm a single case of viral transmission on a US plane.