Health Jun 12 CDC releases guidelines to daily life to reduce the spread of COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
Nation May 21 In reversal, White House tells CDC to post church guidance After refusing for weeks to release reopening guidance for churches, the Trump administration on Thursday abruptly changed course — with the president saying he had instructed health officials to put the advice out.
Nation May 20 U.S. health officials quietly release more reopening guidance U.S. health officials have quietly released more reopening guidance that was created more than a month ago but initially shelved.
Economy May 14 Officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance U.S. health officials have released part of some long-delayed specific guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.
Nation May 13 CDC coronavirus guidance more restrictive than White House The White House’s plan that was released April 17 included some of the CDC’s approach, but put the onus for reopening decisions was solely on state governors and local officials.
Health May 07 AP report: Trump administration shelves CDC guide to reopening country A set of detailed documents created by the nation's top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places such as mass transit, day care centers and restaurants during the still-raging…
Health May 05 U.S. infection rate rising outside New York as states open up An Associated Press analysis finds that taking the New York metropolitan area's progress against the coronavirus out of the equation shows the rest of the U.S. moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move…
Health May 01 Health official says U.S. missed some chances to slow virus A top health official says the U.S. government was slow to understand how much coronavirus was spreading from travelers from Europe, which helped drive the acceleration of outbreaks.
Health Apr 27 U.S. Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease The Trump administration is reviewing new federal plans designed to guide restaurants, schools and others as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
Health Apr 20 U.S. lockdowns coincide with rise in poisonings from cleaners Reports of accidental poisonings from cleaners and disinfectants are up sharply, and researchers believe it's related to the coronavirus epidemic.