Dr. Robert R. Redfield Statement on “Preventing and Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 Transmission — Four Overnight Camps, Maine, June–August 2020”
Today’s MMWR, which highlights the thoughtful and prudent public health practices used during overnight summer camps in Maine, reinforces how powerful everyday preventive actions are in reducing and keeping COVID-19 transmission low. Despite more than 1,000 campers and staff from nearly every state and 7 countries, only three people tested positive for COVID-19 during the..
CDC Media Telebriefing Transcript: Update on COVID-19
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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 Director When12:15 p.m. ET Friday, August 21, 2020 Dial-InMedia: 888-795-0855International: 1-210-234-0013PASSCODE: CDC MEDIA Non-Media: 800-988-9652International: 1-517-308-9161PASSCODE: 8366031 Important InstructionsDue to anticipated high volume, please plan to dial in to the telebriefing 15 minutes before..
CDC Outbreak Investigations: New Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Bagged Peaches; Updates on Outbreak Linked to Onions
CDC has posted a new food safety alert for a Salmonella illness outbreak linked to bagged peaches, and updated recall information and case counts for a Salmonella outbreak linked to onions. New Outbreak: Salmonella infections linked to bagged peaches (https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enteritidis-08-20/index.html) CDC, FDA, and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating an outbreak..
CDC data show disproportionate COVID-19 impact in American Indian/Alaska Native populations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new study that specifically examines how COVID-19 is affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) – one of the racial and ethnic minority groups at highest risk from the disease. CDC found that in 23 selected states, the cumulative incidence of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases among..
Joint Statement from the Census Bureau and Centers for Disease Control on Conducting 2020 Census Non-Response Follow-Up Interviews
In carrying out our respective missions, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are committed to protecting the health and safety of those we serve and employ. This is particularly important during the current COVID-19 health crisis. Participation in 2020 Census interviews should present a low risk of transmission..
Hear Her: CDC Campaign Highlights Warning Signs of Pregnancy-Related Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching Hear Her, a national campaign that brings attention to pregnancy-related deaths and provides education and encouragement to pregnant and postpartum women (within one year of delivery). The campaign seeks to raise awareness of potentially life-threatening warning signs during and after a woman’s pregnancy. Hear Her..
Nootkatone Now Registered by EPA
A new active ingredient, discovered and developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in insecticides and insect repellents. The new ingredient, nootkatone, repels and kill ticks, mosquitoes, and a wide variety of other biting pests. Nootkatone is responsible for the characteristic..
Investigation Update on Salmonella
CDC, several states, and FDA continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to onions. More grocery stores and food manufacturers have recalled onions and food containing onions, and 244 more illnesses have been reported in the last week. An update is posted here: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/newport-07-20/index.html. Key points: If you don’t know where..