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CDC Loosens Covid Guidelines—And Drops Quarantines After Exposure
The CDC says its new, looser guidelines were driven by a reduced risk of Covid-19 and a desire to “limit social and economic impacts.”
Hospitals Need To Offer Abortions In Emergencies—Even In States Where It’s Illegal, HHS Says
The Biden Administration said federal law protects healthcare providers who provide abortions in lifesaving situations, even if their state has outlawed the procedure.
CDC: Most Americans Have Had Covid, Antibody Tests Show
Around 75% of U.S. children had evidence of a prior coronavirus infection in their bloodstream after the omicron variant took root nationwide.
Moderna Asks FDA To Authorize 4th Covid Vaccine Dose For All Adults
Moderna’s request comes two days after Pfizer asked the FDA to approve a second booster shot for seniors.
Masks And Vaccines Prevented NYC Anime Convention From Becoming A Covid Superspreader Event, CDC Finds
One of the first U.S. omicron infections was tied to an anime convention in New York City—but the CDC says the coronavirus didn’t circulate widely at the event, possibly because of mask and vaccine mandates.
Austria Just Mandated Covid Vaccines For Almost All Adults — Fines Could Follow
Austria is the first country in Europe to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for virtually all adults, with unvaccinated residents facing potential fines of more than $650 this spring.
White House Will Start Taking Orders For Free Covid Tests Within Days — But Shipping Could Take Over A Week
The federal government will start accepting orders for 500 million free rapid Covid-19 tests next week.
U.S. Covid Hospitalizations Set New Record — Especially In These States
Almost 150,000 Americans are hospitalized with Covid-19 — and hospitals are more than 80% full in several hard-hit states.
CDC Finds Vaccinated People Rarely Die From Covid — Unless They Have Risk Factors
The CDC says vaccines were effective at stopping severe Covid-19 last year, but older Americans and those with multiple underlying health conditions face a higher risk.
Poll Finds U.S. Covid Fears Have Faded Since Delta’s Surge — But 34% Of Americans Are Still Worried About Their Family’s Health
Roughly one-third of Americans are still worried about their family’s risk of contracting Covid-19, an 11-point drop from September but still well above a summertime low.
