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April 19, 2021

CDC received 'handful' of possible Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine adverse reports, Walensky says

The CDC in conjunction with the FDA is working through “a handful” of reports regarding possible adverse events related to the J&J COVID-19 vaccine that have been flagged since the rollout was paused last week.

April 16, 2021

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause sign ‘safety system is working for you,’ Murthy says

While some have questioned whether the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause will contribute to shot hesitancy or even turn some away from seeking a jab, the U.S. Surgeon General said Friday that it should be seen as a sign that the “safety system is working for you.”

April 12, 2021

Michigan coronavirus strategy should focus on restrictions, not more vaccine supply, Walensky says

Michigan’s governor has renewed her call for additional vaccine supply from the Biden administration to combat the state’s surging coronavirus cases, but federal officials have instead said the focus should be on implementing restrictions to stop the spread.

April 8, 2021

Racism is ‘a serious public health threat,’ CDC says

President Biden’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director has declared racism “a serious threat to the public’s health.”

April 7, 2021

UK coronavirus variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, Walensky says

The B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant which was first discovered in the UK late last year is now the “most common lineage circulating in the U.S.,” the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday.

April 6, 2021

UK coronavirus variant now reported in all 50 states

The CDC COVID-19 variant tracker is reporting the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant has reached all 50 states in the U.S.

April 5, 2021

US averaging 3.1M COVID-19 vaccines per day, younger demographics seeing spikes in cases

The U.S. is now averaging about 3.1 million COVID-19 vaccines administered per day, White House officials said Monday, although Dr. Rochelle Walensky expressed concerns about rising trends elsewhere.

April 2, 2021

Biden CDC struggles to give consistent messaging on what vaccinated people can do

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is struggling to give consistent messaging on what vaccinated people should and should not do.

March 29, 2021

CDC director warns of COVID-induced 'impending doom' as cases, hospitalizations increase

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky during a White House briefing on Monday warned of "impending doom" amid a recent increase in coronavirus cases and related hospitalizations. Walensky appeared to hold back tears as she expressed concerns the U.S. could soon bear witness to a fourth surge — even as the county has averaged some 2.7 million vaccinations over the past week alone. 

March 25, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations to reach dialysis clinics, CDC director says

Patients visiting dialysis centers for kidney support will see access to COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a new federal effort announced Thursday, months into the country’s vaccine rollout.