The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines on who should be tested for the novel coronavirus, reiterating previous advice that all close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case should be tested as a presumed positive case. Now, on the advice of a White House task force, the …
Read More »Eradication of polio in Africa is ‘a great day’, says WHO Director-General
“Today we come together to rejoice over a historic success for public health, the certification of wild poliovirus eradication in the African region,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, during a live-streamed event. “The end of wild polio in Africa is a great day,” said Tedros, …
Read More »Several states do not adhere to new CDC coronavirus testing guidelines
Some states will continue coronavirus testing of asymptomatic individuals exposed to COVID-19 without ignoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surprise reversal of guidance this week when the federal agency said asymptomatic individuals who were exposed to the virus did not need to be tested. Florida, Texas, Arizona, …
Read More »State opens new COVID-19 mobile testing lab, multiplying capacity
The mobile test lab at the Maine CDC in Augusta. Photo courtesy of Maine Department of Health and Human Services The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has opened a new mobile lab for COVID-19 testing in Augusta, which will double the state’s testing capacity from 6,000 per week …
Read More »Hand lighters sold in beer cans and baby bags? Do not buy them, says FDA
Some hand disinfectant products are packaged in containers typically used for food and drink, leading to concerns that people may accidentally ingest the products, according to health care providers. On Thursday (August 27), the FS Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers about these products of hand infections, which are …
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