#Walter Reed scientists study new UK COVID-19 strain

#Walter Reed scientists study new UK COVID-19 strain

“#Walter Reed scientists study new UK COVID-19 strain” Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research are studying the contagious new mutation of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom to see if it might be resistant to new vaccines, according to a report. Dr. Nelson Michael, director of the Center for Infectious Diseases Research…

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#Elderly, frontline workers should get COVID-19 vaccine: CDC

#Elderly, frontline workers should get COVID-19 vaccine: CDC

“#Elderly, frontline workers should get COVID-19 vaccine: CDC” Frontline essential workers and people age 75 and older should be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine, a panel of medical experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday. The federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted in favor of the recommendation, which will go to…

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#Joe Biden picks Rochelle Walensky to head the CDC: report

#Joe Biden picks Rochelle Walensky to head the CDC: report

“#Joe Biden picks Rochelle Walensky to head the CDC: report” President-elect Joe Biden has reportedly picked Rochelle Walensky — chief of infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital — to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Walensky will succeed Robert Redfield, who has been leading the federal agency since March 2018, two sources with…

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#Delta to help CDC with COVID-19 contact tracing

#Delta to help CDC with COVID-19 contact tracing

“#Delta to help CDC with COVID-19 contact tracing” Delta Air Lines says it will become the first US carrier to help the feds trace the contacts of international travelers who fly while infected with the coronavirus. Starting Dec. 15, Delta will ask passengers flying to the US from a foreign country for key pieces of…

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#CDC to reduce the number of quarantine days

#CDC to reduce the number of quarantine days

“#CDC to reduce the number of quarantine days” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of days one should quarantine after being exposed to the coronavirus from 14 days to 7-10 days. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the CDC, made the announcement during a coronavirus task force meeting on Tuesday.  Dr….

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#Is COVID testing free? Where can I get a rapid test? Your complete guide to coronavirus testing

#Is COVID testing free? Where can I get a rapid test? Your complete guide to coronavirus testing

Health experts fear that Americans will be giving more than gifts and good cheer to each other during the December holidays. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised Americans against traveling for Hanukkah and Christmas as COVID-19 infections continue to spin out of control, with 199,988 new U.S. cases and 2,885 deaths reported on Wednesday,…

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#Royal Caribbean attracts 100,000 volunteers for cruise ship test runs

#Royal Caribbean attracts 100,000 volunteers for cruise ship test runs

“#Royal Caribbean attracts 100,000 volunteers for cruise ship test runs” The president of cruise giant Royal Caribbean announced Sunday that 100,000 people have already volunteered to sail free-of-charge on their government-mandated test voyages. “And just like that…100,000 people have volunteered. We can’t wait to start this next phase with you all!” Michael Bayley wrote on…

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