The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to shift its Covid-19 isolation guidance this spring to say that people no longer need to isolate once they have been fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are mild or improving, according to the Washington Post. The CDC is expected to change its isolation guidance … Read more
NEW YORK: The flu virus is still present in the United States, with some areas experiencing an increase in cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data showing a decline in flu hospitalizations nationwide, but an uptick in respiratory illnesses in certain states. According to Alicia Budd from the CDC, while the … Read more
As people return home from holiday travel and spending time with loved ones over the past couple weeks, the Maryland Department of Health is urging clinicians to strengthen protective measures to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free … Read more
Reports of respiratory illness have now reached “high” or “very high” levels across at least 16 state or big city health departments, the CDC said, as trends of COVID-19 and influenza have accelerated in many parts of the country. ▶ Watch Video: COVID-19 cases rising in U.S. as new “variant of interest” emerges Reports of … Read more
