Tag: CDC

Wednesday, May 4th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
US health authorities insist on mask-wearing on public transport

Despite a court ruling last month declaring mask-wearing mandates unconstitutional, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tuesday issued once again a recommendation to restate the measure on planes, trains, and buses.
Monday, December 27th 2021 - 09:11 UTC
Airlines cancel about 4,500 flights worldwide due to Omicron variant

Some 4,500 commercial flights have been canceled or rescheduled over the weekend worldwide as crews were affected by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, which left airlines short of staff to handle the sudden crisis.
Thursday, December 23rd 2021 - 09:09 UTC
Life expectancy falls in the US due to COVID-19

A report released Wednesday has shown that life expectancy in the United States has dropped in a way unseen since World War II as a consequence of the spread of COVID-19.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 08:15 UTC
Vaccinated people wear masks, avoid crowds and keep social distance, WHO officials insist

World Health Organization (WHO) officials have urged even fully vaccinated people to continue wearing masks and to keep taking other measures to prevent infection.
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.
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.