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
Aug 07 CDC reports show racial disparities in kids with COVID-19 By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Hispanic children were hospitalized at a rate eight times higher than white kids. Black children were hospitalized at a rate five times higher. The second report examined cases of a rare virus-associated syndrome in kids. Nearly three-quarters of the children… Continue reading
Jul 24 COVID-19 recovery can take several weeks, even for young adults By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday. It found that even among young adults, 1 in 5 had lingering symptoms. Continue reading
Jul 17 Democrats say White House blocking CDC head from testifying By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Democrats said they invited CDC Director Robert Redfield to testify next Thursday, but the White House rebuffed them. Virginia Rep. Bobby Scott called it alarming that the Trump administration would prevent CDC officials from appearing before the committee "at a… Continue reading
Jul 08 How a coronavirus vaccine will get to market By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Here's a look at some of the top contenders in the effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the challenges public health officials will face when that vaccine is finally ready for use. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 7:35 How Frieden says U.S. states can slow alarming spread of coronavirus The United States is struggling to hold back the coronavirus. More than 30 states are reporting a rise in infections, and several are now reconsidering their plans to loosen restrictions and reopen economic activities. William Brangham talks to Dr. Tom… Continue watching
May 13 CDC coronavirus guidance more restrictive than White House By Jason Dearen, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 12 Key moments from the Senate's coronavirus hearing with top health officials By Candice Norwood Dr. Anthony Fauci warned states could see spikes in coronavirus cases if they ignore public health guidelines. Continue reading