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The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday he's encouraged by a $5.4 billion spending plan proposed by Congress to fight Ebola, although he says the epidemic may not be put 'back in the box.' (Dec. 10)
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday he's encouraged by a $5.4 billion spending plan proposed by Congress to fight Ebola.
Although, CDC Director Tom Frieden said it's unclear if "the world's...
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The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expressed confidence Monday in screening measures at the international airport in the Guinean capital Conakry to prevent the spread of Ebola. (Sept.1)
The Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tom Frieden, expressed confidence on Monday in screening measures being put in place at the international airport in the Guinean capital Conakry to prevent the...
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Liberians in the US are worried about Ebola spreading to America. A recent outbreak in West Africa has killed hundreds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it poses little risk to the general US population. (July 30)
An outbreak of Ebola in West Africa may seem like a distant threat to many Americans, but it is causing some to cancel travel plans and stirring fear in Minnesota, which has the largest Liberian immigrant population in the United...
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Widespread flu putting strain on US emergency rooms
Emergency rooms across the United States have been inundated and overwhelmed by patients seeking relief from the flu.
Northside Hospital in Cumming, Georgia has seen over 430 cases of the flu this month, compared to about...
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CDC explains airport screening plans for virus
A top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spelled out plans to screen airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has killed two people and sicked dozens of others.
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Seattle School Officials Require Students To Be Vaccinated
The announcement came amid a number of measles outbreaks across the U.S.
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CDC offers glimpse into new virus response center
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US plans $100M in aid for new virus fight
The United States has announced plans to provide $100 million in aid to China, as well as other countries and the World Health Organization to combat the deadly novel coronavirus that has killed more than 600 people, and sickened...
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The CDC Is Preparing For Possibility Of A Coronavirus Outbreak In U.S.
U.S. cases have spiked to at least 34.
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US plans $100M in aid for new virus fight
The United States has announced plans to provide $100 million in aid to China, as well as other countries and the World Health Organization to combat the deadly virus that has killed more than 600 people, and sickened thousands more,...
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CDC offers a glimpse into virus response center
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offered a glimpse Thursday into its Emergency Operations Center in Atlanta, where employees are tasked with responding to the new virus at the center of a global outbreak.
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CDC offers a glimpse into virus response center
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offered a glimpse Thursday into its Emergency Operations Center in Atlanta, where employees are tasked with responding to the new virus at the center of a global outbreak.
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New CDC guidelines to help restaurants reopen
Businesses should close break rooms. Restaurants should consider disposable menus and plates. Schools should have students eat lunch in their classrooms.
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Trump admin buries CDC reopening guidelines
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CLEAN : ECDC expert gives update on COVID-19 pandemic
Sergio Brusin, the principal expert in response and emergency operations at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control gives an update on the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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US expects 40-50 million tests per month by Sept.
Admiral Brett Giroir, the coronavirus “testing czar” at the Department of Health and Human Services, says he exepcts that by September the U.S. will be "capable of performing at least 40 to 50 million tests, per month if needed at that...
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CDC Extends Cruise Ship No Sail Order
The order prevents cruise ships from leaving port through the end of October.
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U.S. Expands 'Do Not Travel' Advisories To 80% Of Countries
The updated guidance was based on assessments by the CDC and added more than 100 countries to the State Department's level four "do not travel" list.
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New COVID-19 Cases Plateau After Sharp Drop
Dr. Anthony Fauci warns of another spike of infections as some states begin relaxing COVID restrictions.
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CDC Backtracks On Indoor Mask Guidance For Fully Vaccinated People
The agency recommends those that are vaccinated against COVID-19 still wear face masks indoors in some cases.
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U.S. Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Imported Onions
Health officials say the outbreak has sickened more than 650 people in the U.S.
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CDC Issues Health Advisory With Flu Cases On The Rise
The agency has been investigating outbreaks at the University of Michigan and other college campuses in the U.S.
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Latest on the battle against flu, farm and govt official
1. Pan of chicken farms in Cheonan where one farm had confirmed bird flu infection
2. Various dead chickens on the ground inside chicken farm
3. Officials in decontamination suits
4. Dead chicken on ground
5. Sign prohibiting cars from...
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A CDC technician is being monitored for possible accidental exposure to Ebola virus
A laboratory technician at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is being monitored for possible accidental exposure to the Ebola virus that came during an experiment, officials said on Wednesday.
The person working in a secure...