Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public health department · Clifton Community
1600 Clifton Rd N E, Atlanta, GA 30333
Highlights
Federal disease prevention center with museum exhibits and health guidance
Federal disease prevention center with museum exhibits and health guidance
"Led by director Rochelle Walensky, the agency reported that the U.S. has surpassed 30 million COVID-19 cases and warned that 7‑day averages of new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising, raising concern about a potential fourth surge. Speaking candidly in a virtual briefing on March 29, Walensky appealed as both a public-health official and a family member for people to "hold on a little longer," get vaccinated when able, and support reinstating mask mandates until vaccination levels approach what’s needed for herd immunity. The agency also pointed to evidence that mask mandates reduce infections and deaths and emphasized continued vigilance as states reopen businesses and lift restrictions." - Jenny G. Zhang
"The U.S. public health agency that issues guidelines intended to reduce transmission during holidays and travel, including recommendations for contactless food drop-offs and other precautions to help individuals protect themselves and limit spread." - Esra Erol
"A national public-health agency's statistics were cited to provide context: roughly 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, highlighting that alpha-gal syndrome remains much rarer than some other tick-borne conditions." - Erin DeJesus
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