HHS Announces New Organ Transplant Guidance

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) published an updated solid organ transplant guideline to assess donors and monitor recipients for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections. This guideline reflects advances in transplant technology and safety that can increase the..

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CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19

WhatThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response. WhoRobert Redfield, M.D., CDC DirectorJay C. Butler, M.D., CDC Deputy Director of Infectious Diseases and COVID-19 Response Incident Manager When12:00 p.m. ET Thursday, June 25, 2020 Dial-InMedia: 800-857-9756International: 1-630-395-0026PASSCODE: CDC MEDIA Non-Media: 800-988-9459International: 1-517-308-9146PASSCODE:  2125064 Important InstructionsDue to..

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CDC releases consolidated COVID-19 testing recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released consolidated recommendations for COVID-19 testing, including interim testing guidelines for nursing home residents and healthcare personnel, as well as testing strategy options for high-density critical infrastructure workplaces after a COVID-19 case is identified. These recommendations compile and update previous testing guidance. The consolidated recommendations for..

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CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19

WhatThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response. WhoRobert Redfield, M.D., CDC DirectorJay C. Butler, M.D., CDC’s Deputy Director of Infectious Diseases and COVID-19 Response Incident Manager When12:00 p.m. ET Friday, June 12, 2020 Dial-In   Media: 800-857-9756International: 1-212-287-1850PASSCODE: CDC MEDIA Non-Media: 800-988-9459International: 1-517-308-9146PASSCODE:  2125064 Important InstructionsDue..

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