Dec 29 Global COVID cases up 11 percent last week and omicron risk is high, says WHO By Associated Press The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last week compared with the previous week, with the biggest increase in the Americas. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 8:45 Understanding the new CDC guidelines for those exposed to, or suffering from, COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends a shorter isolation period for COVID-19 patients, from 10 days to five — if asymptomatic — followed by five days of mask wearing. The new guidance comes as the U.S. is… Continue watching
Dec 28 Watch 3:22 Texas doctor reflects on the lessons and loss in 2021 By Sam Lane, Maea Lenei Buhre As 2021 comes to a close, we take a look back at a year of immense challenge and loss — but also a year of hope. In recent days, we reconnected with a number of our viewers and guests from… Continue watching
Dec 28 New CDC isolation and quarantine guidelines confuse some and raise questions By Zeke Miller, Katie Foody, Associated Press U.S. health officials’ decision to shorten the recommended COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to five is drawing criticism from some medical experts and could create confusion among many Americans. Continue reading
Dec 28 After a quiet 2020, flu cases begin to rise again By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off. Continue reading
Dec 27 Watch 9:27 Why the CDC reduced COVID quarantine time despite omicron's spread By Stephanie Sy, Dorothy Hastings The omicron variant of the coronavirus has upended plans to put the pandemic behind us. Instead, average daily U.S. COVID infections are up 80 percent in two weeks. Hospitals are hunkering down, and the White House is scrambling to respond. Continue watching
Dec 27 CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation and quarantine period By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for Americans who test positive for the coronavirus and shortening the time that close contacts have to quarantine. Continue reading
Dec 27 Over 4,000 flights cancelled as omicron, storms disrupt air travel for 4th consecutive day By Tali Arbel, Associated Press Flight cancellations that disrupted holiday travel stretched into Monday. Staffers calling out sick because of COVID-19 have left airlines short in recent days. Continue reading
Dec 27 'You don't teach prejudice by discussing its existence.' How to talk to children about race and discrimination. By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Preparing and protecting children from hate and racism can be important in the wake of major world events. Continue reading
Dec 27 Fauci says vaccine mandate for U.S. air travel might incentivize more shots By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The top U.S. infectious disease expert says the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel. Continue reading