Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public health department · Clifton Community ·
Federal disease prevention agency with museum exhibits on public health
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1600 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30333 Get directions
Federal disease prevention agency with museum exhibits on public health
1600 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30333 Get directions
"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
"Issued national guidance strongly advising against raucous adult parties and traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, warning that those activities increase the risk of close contact between people from different households and urging people to choose safer, lower-contact alternatives for Halloween." - Brenna Houck
"A federal public health agency that ranks restaurant activities by COVID-19 risk: the lowest risk are limited takeout options such as drive‑thrus, pickups, curbside pickups and deliveries; on‑site outdoor dining is more risky; combined indoor and outdoor seating increases risk further; and the highest risk is on‑site indoor dining with no reduced seating capacity and tables not spaced at least six feet apart." - Nina Hernandez
"Both founders previously worked together on the international outbreaks team at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and their shared public-health background and early collaborations helped lead them to start brewing kombucha together." - Luke Fortney
