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CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population Media Statement For Immediate Release: Monday, December 27, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public. People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if…
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CDC Releases Emergency Guidance for Healthcare Facilities to Prepare for Potential Omicron Surge
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 23, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 With the growing number of COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant, and consistent with current understanding of the disease trajectory, CDC is releasing updated guidance for isolation and quarantine for healthcare workers, decreasing their isolation time after infection with COVID-19. Additionally, CDC is releasing an update to guidance…
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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Packaged Salads Produced by Fresh Express
Posted December 22, 2021 CDC is currently investigating two separate Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads. This outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express. The other outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Dole. Fast Facts Recalled Food On December 20, 2021, Fresh Express recalledexternal icon several brands of packaged salad products. The recall includes all Use-By…
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CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations to 16-and-17-year-olds
CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations to 16-and-17-year-olds For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 09, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The following is attributable to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky “Today, CDC is strengthening its booster recommendations and encouraging everyone 16 and older to receive a booster shot. Although we don’t have all the answers on the Omicron variant, initial…
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to Baby Spinach
Posted December 3, 2021 Fast Facts Josie’s Organics Baby Spinach Minnesota officials found E. coli O157:H7 in a package of leftover Josie’s Organics baby spinach collected from a sick person’s home. Ten people in this outbreak reported eating spinach in the week before they got sick and six reported Josie’s Organics brand. Investigators are working to determine…
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New CDC Study: Vaccination Offers Higher Protection than Previous COVID-19 Infection
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CDC Launches New Education Campaigns Aimed at Preventing Drug Overdose Deaths
Press Release For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 27, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 To save more lives from drug overdose, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched four complementary education campaigns intended to reach young adults ages 18—34 years. The campaigns provide information about the prevalence and dangers of fentanyl, the risks and consequences…
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CDC Food Safety Alert: Whole onions identified as the source of large ongoing Salmonella outbreak
What You Should Do: Do not buy or eat any whole fresh red, white, or yellow onions if they were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, and distributed by ProSource Inc. Throw away any whole red, white, or yellow onions you have at home that do not have a sticker or packaging. Wash surfaces and containers that…
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Seafood
Posted October 8, 2021 Fast Facts Illnesses: 102 Hospitalizations: 19 Deaths: 0 States: 14 Recall: Yes Investigation status: Active Salmon Sushi and sushi rolls Salmon Sushi and sushi rolls Salmon 1 2 Recalled Food Seafood distributed by Northeast Seafood Products of Denver, Colorado Distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in…
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The Hidden U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic: Orphaned Children
The Hidden U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic: Orphaned Children – More than 140,000 U.S. Children Lost a Primary or Secondary Caregiver Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic New study highlights stark disparities in caregiver deaths by race and ethnicity, calls for urgent public health response For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 7, 2021Contact:Media Relations(404) 639-3286 NIDA Press Office301-443-6245media@nida.nih.gov One…
