Guilford County reinstates mask mandate through executive proclamation
Guilford County has declared an emergency proclamation reinstating a mask mandate.
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The CDC now recommends Pfizer boosters after 5 months, down from 6
The move to shorten the Pfizer booster interval comes as the U.S. shatters daily case records. The recommended interval for those who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines has not changed.
CDC could add a negative test to its new isolation guidelines, Fauci says
The CDC recently cut the number of days it recommends COVID-positive people remain in isolation from 10 days to five, but it didn't require a negative test to leave isolation.
People should avoid cruise travel regardless of their vaccination status, the CDC says
The CDC revised its guidance Thursday, as 91 cruise ships are under investigation for COVID outbreaks onboard. Most cruise lines require adult passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
New COVID studies show promise for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster
Two studies that have not yet been peer reviewed indicate increased protection against the infectious omicron variant.
Coronavirus FAQ: Remind me, what's the difference between isolation and quarantine?
The Centers for Disease Control changed its guidelines for isolation and quarantine during this pandemic. Not everyone is sure how to define those terms. Also, not everyone is 100% behind the changes.
Americans fume as the pandemic scrambles New Year's Eve celebrations again
Skyrocketing COVID-19 case rates have caused officials In New York City and elsewhere to scale back their New Year's Eve celebrations. Around the country, people are facing tough decisions.
The CDC slashes estimates of omicron's prevalence in the U.S.
New data from the CDC released on Tuesday, shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta – which is the more severe strain – is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge.
CDC cuts the recommended isolation and quarantine periods for coronavirus infections
People who test positive need to isolate themselves for 5 days if they don't show symptoms. The change reflects "what we know about the spread of the virus" and vaccine protection, the CDC chief says.
These numbers show just how impactful the latest COVID-19 surge is
Most states are at the highest level of COVID risk and hot spots are emerging across the country as the omicron variant takes hold. Here are the latest numbers by state.