Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New federal COVID-19 safety rules exempt most employers
NEW YORK — The Biden administration has exempted most employers from long-awaited rules for protecting workers from the coronavirus, angering labor advocates who have...
US deaths from heart disease and diabetes climbed amid COVID
NEW YORK — The U.S. saw remarkable increases in the death rates for heart disease, diabetes and some other common killers in 2020, and...
Hawaii sets vaccine thresholds for lifting travel quarantine
HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. David Ige said Friday that the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 requirement for travelers once 70% of the...
Heart reaction probed as possible rare vaccine link in teens
Health authorities are trying to determine whether heart inflammation that can occur along with many types of infections could also be a rare side...
Experts see strides on AIDS, but COVID-19 halted progress
NEW YORK — Some researchers believe COVID-19 has derailed the fight against HIV, siphoning away health workers and other resources and setting back a...
CDC says Florida lawsuit imperils summer cruises to Alaska
U.S. officials say Florida’s lawsuit against the federal government over conditions for cruise lines to resume sailing could threaten plans to restart cruising in...
CDC says Florida lawsuit imperils summer cruises to Alaska
U.S. officials say Florida’s lawsuit against the federal government over conditions for cruise lines to resume sailing could threaten plans to restart cruising in...
Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I’m vaccinated?
Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I'm vaccinated?
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Africa CDC says FDA announcement on J&J issues imminent
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday he expects an update in coming...
Disney Cruise Line to set sail on 2-night COVID test cruise
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — After a catastrophic coronavirus cruise season, Disney Cruise Line will finally set sail later this month, the company said in...