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Despite White House guidance, aging school facilities still threaten kids’ health

Tuesday, May 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- By spring of 2021, Rashelle Chase-Miller knew she’d have to make some hard decisions. Schools in Portland, Oregon -- including her son Leo’s charter -- were reopening in-person. But Chase-Miller, herself born and raised in the City of Roses, had reservations. For... Read More.

Florida Department of Health pushes back on federal guidance on trans youth care

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(ORLANDO) -- The Florida Department of Health has released new guidance reaffirming its stance against gender-affirming care for transgender youth, following similar efforts by several other Republican-led states across the country. The agency slammed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which recently stated... Read More.

How athletes can return to exercise after COVID-19 infection: New guidance released

Wednesday, March 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Throughout the pandemic, several professional and collegiate sports leagues cancelled major events and seasons, in part to slow the spread of COVID-19, but also due to alarming reports of athletes developing a syndrome called myocarditis -- inflammation of the heart muscle... Read More.

COVID live updates: American Medical Association criticizes CDC’s new guidance

Thursday, January 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.4 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 832,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering. About 62.3% of the... Read More.

CDC clarifies isolation guidance after criticism but still no call for testing

Tuesday, January 4 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday clarified its guidelines around what to do when you get COVID-19, a move that comes after criticism last week that their newest guidance to shorten the isolation down to five days without calling... Read More.

White House pushes back on criticism of isolation guidance, says omicron likely less severe

Thursday, December 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defended the latest guidelines shortening the isolation period for certain people who test positive for COVID amid criticism from public health experts who believe a negative test should also be included in... Read More.

Catholic bishops approve new guidance on Communion for pro-abortion rights politicians

Wednesday, November 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Catholic bishops on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a controversial teaching document on who should receive Holy Communion that many believe was aimed at President Joe Biden and other Catholic politicians who support abortion rights. But the document, passed by a vote of 222-8 at... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: FDA may issue guidance on boosters for adults as soon as this week

Tuesday, November 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 765,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering. Just 68.9% of Americans... Read More.

CDC releases 2021 holiday guidance to prevent spread of COVID-19

Friday, October 15 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released its official public health guidance for the 2021 holiday season, offering up mostly general advice on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The recommendations urge people to get vaccinated ahead of the... Read More.

Fauci gives Halloween safety guidance, says ‘go out there and enjoy’

Monday, October 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Children can safely celebrate Halloween this year even as the coronavirus pandemic upends the holiday for the second straight year, according to the nation's top infectious disease expert. White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN Sunday that kids can... Read More.

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