Tag: CDC

Wednesday, January 13th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
US tightens sanitary ring: arriving air travelers will need to present a negative coronavirus test

All air travelers arriving in the United States will need to present a negative coronavirus test, according to the latest announcement. Under the rules taking effect Jan. 26, travelers including U.S. citizens must show a negative test within three days of departure or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, under an order signed by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield.
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Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 - 08:59 UTC
CDC new guidance cuts quarantine time to seven days for Covid-19 negative tests

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force on Tuesday that its new guidance would cut quarantine time for individuals exposed to the virus by as much as half.
Monday, November 23rd 2020 - 08:59 UTC
US top disease center, CDC, advises against cruise travel: risk of Covid-19 is “very high”

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised against cruise ship travel, as the risk of Covid-19 on liners is very high.
Monday, October 5th 2020 - 08:40 UTC
US extends “No Sail Order” for cruise vessels until October 31st

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through October 31, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 09:00 UTC
US cruise industry anticipates a month extension of the “No Sail Order”

The No Sail Order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is scheduled to expire on September 30, and as of now, no further updates have come from the organization.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:44 UTC
Most of US wore face coverings following recommendations from the CDC

Most Americans wore cloth face-coverings after the government recommended their use in April, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a publication released on Tuesday. CDC researchers analyzed data from more than 800 adults in two internet surveys in April and May who reported going outdoors in the past week.
Saturday, June 27th 2020 - 07:25 UTC
US believes more than 20 million Americans could have contracted Covid-19

United States government experts believe more than 20 million Americans could have contracted the coronavirus, 10 times more than official counts, indicating many people without symptoms have or have had the disease, senior administration officials said.
Monday, June 22nd 2020 - 08:35 UTC
CLIA announces voluntary suspension of cruise operations from US ports

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) issued the following statement to announce that the association’s ocean-going cruise line members will voluntarily extend the suspension of cruise operations from U.S. ports until 15 September 2020.
Monday, February 17th 2020 - 07:00 UTC
US influenza season, the worst in ten years and particularly severe with children, according to CDC

The number of children dying from influenza in the United States is higher at this point in the flu season than it has been in 10 years, and the virus is gaining momentum, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
Saturday, January 18th 2020 - 08:41 UTC
US will screen travelers from Chinese city of Wuhan for symptoms of new respiratory virus

The United States will begin screening efforts at three U.S. airports to detect travelers from the central Chinese city of Wuhan who may have symptoms of a new respiratory virus that so far has killed two people and infected 45 more, public health officials said on Friday (Jan 17).