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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

June 22, 2021

CDC director says benefits of COVID-19 vaccination ‘far outweigh’ risks of rare heart issues

Ahead of an anticipated CDC advisory panel meeting Wednesday relating to heart inflammation in a small fraction of vaccinated teens and young adults, head of the agency, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, suspects the data will reveal the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks of rare side effects and poor outcomes from COVID-19 disease.

June 11, 2021

New York Times puff piece calls CDC Director Rochelle Walensky 'fierce advocate' who 'follows the science'

The New York Times raised eyebrows with a glowing profile of CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who's been widely criticized for her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic.

June 11, 2021

US not ready for next pandemic, top CDC official warns

A top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportedly warned that the U.S. is no better off should another pandemic emerge than it was prior to the coronavirus.

June 3, 2021

'No magic target' to reach herd immunity, Walensky says

While President Joe Biden set a goal to have 70% of Americans receive at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 4, the target doesn’t correlate to the concept of herd immunity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director said Thursday.