The Latest Breaking News from CDC

COVID-19 risk level increases to ‘medium’ in DuPage County as cases rise statewide

Three other Illinois counties have also seen their risk level elevated from “low” to “medium” under the latest CDC guidelines. The entire state was in the “low” category until about a month ago when coronavirus cases began to rebound.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 23, 2022

Lifting of Covid mask mandate on US transportation horrifies health experts

Warning that ‘This is not the time to be pulling back on mitigation measures’ as CDC appeals judge’s overturning of face-covering rule

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2022

COVID-19 third leading cause of death again in 2021- U.S. study

COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States for the second year in a row in 2021, with death rates rising for most age groups, a government study showed on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2022

Pandemic disrupted routine vaccinations of US kindergarteners

About 350,000 fewer children were vaccinated against preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough, CDC reports

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2022

Maine man dies after contracting rare virus spread by infected tick bite

The adult-aged man developed neurological symptoms and died in hospital, the CDC confirmed

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Rates for measles, other vaccinations dip for kindergartners

The portion of U.S. children getting routine vaccinations required for kindergarten dipped slightly during the pandemic

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

JK everyone, it’s totally fine if you were a maskless asshole on a flight

After a federal judge struck down the CDC’s mask mandate, Delta and other airlines are rushing to reinstate previously banned passengers.

Mic · Apr 21, 2022

US extends COVID vaccine requirement at land borders

The requirement, which applies to non US citizens and residents, was first put in place in November of last year.

Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2022

Houston Says Businesses Must Install Surveillance Cameras and Cops Can View Footage Without a Warrant

Plus: The Warrant for Metadata Act, DOJ will appeal order ending mask mandate, and more...

Reason · Apr 21, 2022

Biden announces another $800m in military aid for Ukraine: ‘We’re in a critical window’ – as it happened

President also announces ‘Unite for Ukraine’ program for refugees – follow all the latest news

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2022