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Update: US officials defend reduced isolation guideline, new figures on cases

Thu, 2021-12-30 10:13 — mike kraft

Officials defend new isolation rules; studies show shorter, fewer hospitalizations with omicron: Live COVID updates The CDC is recommending reducing the number of isolation days from 10 to five for those who test positive for COVID-19. Latest news. YahooNews

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CDC director explains new Covid-19 guidance and discusses background to decisions

Wed, 2021-12-29 19:00 — mike kraft

(CNN) Sweeping new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines were spurred by scientific research and what Americans would likely tolerate, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

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Fauci supports domestic air travel mandate: Anything to get people more vaccinated 'would be welcome'

Mon, 2021-12-27 12:56 — mike kraft

Fauci on domestic air travel mandate: Anything to get people more Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases Sarakshi Rai TheHill

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Oposition to mask mandates, other covid rules, prompt Republican lawmakers pass laws to restrict the power of health authorities to take steps to protect the public health.

Mon, 2021-12-27 11:24 — mike kraft

Anger over mask mandates, other covid rules, spurs states to curb power of public health officials A flurry of new laws restrict the authority of state or local health officers to take steps proven to help safeguard the public’s health. Amy Goldstein Washington Post

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MASKS: Guidance on upgrading and wearing

Fri, 2021-12-24 10:46 — mike kraft

Why you should upgrade your mask as the Omicron variant spreads As the Omicron variant spreads, it's time to upgrade from your cloth face masks. Experts explain why medical-grade masks -- such as surgical/disposable masks and N95 and KN95 respirators -- are better options now and what people should do with the cloth masks they already have. Kristen Rogers, CNN CNN

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Tests: White House defends efforts to increase supply of COVID-19 tests

Thu, 2021-12-23 19:18 — mike kraft

White House defends efforts to bolster COVID-19 testing supply White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday defended the Biden administration’s efforts to ramp up at-home coronavirus testing amid a nationwide shortage of tests. Morgan Chalfant TheHill

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Amazon, America's 2nd largest employer, reinstates mask mandate for warehouse workers

Thu, 2021-12-23 12:13 — mike kraft

Amazon revives mask mandate for warehouse workers due to rise in Covid cases Amazon is requiring all U.S. warehouse workers to wear a mask inside operations facilities. Annie Palmer CNBC

Amazon’s U.S. warehouse employees will once again be required to wear face masks at work amid a surge in Covid-19 cases due to the highly transmissible omicron variant.

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