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Coronavirus August 3, 2021

COVID-19 breakthrough infections with severe outcomes comprise 0.01% of cases

Unvaccinated Americans are largely driving transmission, White House officials said Monday, and while breakthrough infections do occur, less than 1 percent of cases result in hospitalization or death.

White House August 2, 2021

Biden sought new eviction moratorium but lacked legal authority: White House

The Biden White House said Monday that it lacked the legal authority to extend the federal moratorium on evictions that expired over the weekend, putting pressure on states that have been “too slow” to disburse the billions of dollars in assistance to the millions of renters who face being thrown out of their homes.

Coronavirus July 30, 2021

CDC 'worrisome' COVID-19 data cited in mask update included breakthrough cases in Massachusetts outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released "some" of the evidence behind a reversal in guidance issued Tuesday advising fully vaccinated populations to wear masks in public indoor areas in places with high and substantial viral spread.

Media July 28, 2021

CDC hit by liberal media outlets for 'confusing message' on wearing masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) became the focus of unusual scrutiny from multiple liberal media outlets this week following its reversal on mask-wearing guidance for those vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Coronavirus July 27, 2021

CDC recommends fully vaccinated wear masks in certain indoor areas, advises universal masking for schools

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday that fully vaccinated individuals should wear masks in certain indoor areas and advised universal masking for schools regardless of individuals' vaccination status amid rising infections due to the delta variant.

Coronavirus July 20, 2021

CDC: Delta variant accounts for 83% of US cases

Health officials say the Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to surge and accounts for an estimated 83% of U.S. COVID-19 cases.

Coronavirus July 16, 2021

'Pandemic of the unvaccinated' burdens busy US hospitals

The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.

Media July 16, 2021

MSNBC doctor praises LA health officials over mask mandates: 'What is the harm ... to wear a mask indoors?'

MSNBC medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel praised Los Angeles health officials on Friday following the city's decision to reinstate mask mandates for indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status.

Coronavirus July 8, 2021

'Virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths in US among unvaccinated, White House says

Virtually all COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. are occurring among unvaccinated people, Jeff Zients, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, said Thursday, warning that there would likely continue to be increases in cases in areas with low vaccination rates as the Delta variant spreads.

Coronavirus July 1, 2021

CDC mask recommendations for vaccinated individuals 'remains unchanged,' Fauci says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance that states fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in indoor or outdoor settings “remains unchanged,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday.

Coronavirus June 23, 2021

What is myocarditis? Signs, symptoms to look for

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel is set to meet Wednesday to discuss reports of myocarditis and pericarditis in some COVID-19 mRNA vaccine recipients.