Dec 10 CDC official says she was ordered to delete an email suggesting attempted interference by Trump administration, probe finds By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A senior manager with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told congressional investigators she was ordered to delete an email suggesting attempted political interference by the Trump administration in coronavirus reports to the public. Continue reading
Dec 02 Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press U.S. health officials say staying home for the upcoming winter holidays is the best way to stay safe and protect others. But for those who ignore that advice, COVID-19 testing before and after trips is an option. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: U.S. Chamber of Commerce holds virtual discussion with the CDC By Candice Norwood In total, the U.S. has seen more than 13.7 million confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 270,000 COVID-related deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. Continue reading
Nov 13 Wearing a mask could keep you from catching COVID-19, CDC says By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Previously, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised masks because of medical evidence that it stops people who are infected with coronavirus — whether they know it or not — from spreading it to others. Continue reading
Oct 20 CDC says U.S. has seen 300,000 more deaths than usual By Associated Press A new government report shows that since the coronavirus pandemic began, the U.S. has seen 300,000 more deaths than it usually would. Continue reading
Oct 05 CDC says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidance By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The top U.S. public health agency says the coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air, especially in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. Continue reading
Sep 22 As U.S. struggles, Africa’s COVID-19 response is praised By Cara Anna, Associated Press Africa's top public health official has helped to steer the continent's 54 countries into an alliance praised as responding better than some richer nations, including the United States. Continue reading
Sep 18 CDC drops controversial testing advice that caused backlash By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. health officials are dropping a controversial piece of coronavirus guidance and telling all those who have been in close contact with infected people to get tested. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 5:58 Are U.S. medical experts being influenced by the Trump administration? By William Brangham Questions are again being raised about whether the Trump administration is injecting politics into science -- and the national pandemic response. Recent moves by the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention appear to conflict… Continue watching
Aug 26 WATCH: Pelosi calls new CDC guidelines ‘scary and dangerous’ By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on coronavirus testing "scary and dangerous."… Continue reading