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ROCHELLE WALENSKY


Older Americans can get RSV vaccine this fall after consulting their doctor, CDC says

Americans 60 and older can get a new RSV vaccine but should discuss it with their doctor first.

Outgoing CDC director says resignation spurred by sense of accomplishment and exhaustion

The outgoing head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said her reasons for stepping down were complicated, driven in part by a desire to take a break from the frenetic pace of the job during a pandemic.

CDC's Rochelle Walensky resigns, citing pandemic transition

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is resigning.

Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for US seniors

Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States.

CDC: COVID risk remains low in South Florida, use face masks anyway

The level of COVID-19 cases was low in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s data tracker on Wednesday.

WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.

Education secretary tests positive for COVID-19

President Joe Biden’s education secretary has tested positive for COVID-19.

CDC director tests positive for COVID again

The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive again for COVID-19.

Vaccine appears to protect against monkeypox, CDC says

U.S. public health officials say at-risk people who have received just one dose of the monkeypox vaccine have appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick from the virus.

US warns monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug

U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox.

CDC endorses updated COVID boosters, shots to begin soon

New COVID-19 boosters that target today's most common omicron strains are set to begin soon.

Florida Health Department says monkeypox cases on rise

To combat monkeypox, the White House announced today that 1.8 million more doses of the monkeypox vaccine are being sent out cross country and will be ready as early as Monday.

US offers extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events

U.S. health officials are making extra monkeypox vaccine available to places with upcoming gay pride events.

CDC director announces shake-up, citing COVID mistakes

The head of the nation’s top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.

After Biden COVID recovery, admin launches new booster push

President Joe Biden’s administration is launching a renewed push for COVID-19 booster shots for those eligible, pointing to the enhanced protections they offer against severe illness as the highly-transmissible BA.

Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US

The spread of monkeypox in the U.S. could represent the dawn of a new sexually transmitted disease, though some health officials say the virus that causes pimple-like bumps might yet be contained before it gets firmly established.

CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.

COVID positivity rates increase in South Florida, state data shows

COVID positivity rates, an indicator of the spread of the disease, increased in South Florida, according to the state’s Department of Health’s report of July 8-14 data published on Friday.

US officials: States getting more monkeypox vaccine soon

U.S. health officials say more than 100,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine are on the way to states in the next few days.

White House addresses latest COVID wave fueled by fast-spreading subvariant

The White House COVID Response Team addressed the wave of new infections during a briefing Tuesday. Officials said the new BA.5 subvariant is spreading fast and causes more infection.

White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters

The Biden administration is calling on people to exercise renewed caution about COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of getting booster shots and wearing masks indoors.

US opens COVID vaccine to little kids; shots begin this week

U.S. health officials have opened COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.

FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers

U.S. regulators have authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers.

Marathon US hearings to decide fate of COVID shots for tots

Next week brings a marathon of hearings as the U.S. decides whether to open COVID-19 vaccinations to kids under 5.

CDC urges Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.

A third of US should be considering masks, officials say

COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States – and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking.

AP sources: Asylum limits at border expected to end May 23

The Biden administration is expected to end the asylum limits at the U.S.-Mexico border by May 23 that were put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 rates plunge as decision nears on US asylum limits

COVID-19 rates are plunging among migrants crossing the border from Mexico as the Biden administration faces a decision to end or extend sweeping restrictions on asylum that are aimed at limiting the virus’ spread.

US extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach

Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.

CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks

U.S. officials say most Americans live in places where healthy people can safely take a break from wearing masks.

Pelosi opens Biden State of the Union speech to full House

Despite the pandemic, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that all members of Congress are invited to attend President Joe Biden’s upcoming State of the Union address in the House chamber.

COVID a wildcard as Biden prepares for State of the Union

President Joe Biden is hoping to use his upcoming State of the Union address as a chance to nudge the pandemic into the nation’s rear-view mirror.

More virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead

The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.

Under pressure to ease up, Biden weighs new virus response

Facing growing pressure to ease up on pandemic restrictions, the White House is insisting it is making plans for a less-disruptive phase of the national virus response.

Omicron drives US deaths higher than in fall's delta wave

The highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus is driving the daily American death toll higher than during last fall’s delta wave.

Aiming to make CDC nimble, agency director has rankled many

The top U.S. public health agency has long been criticized as too slow to collect and act on new information.

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week.

Federal testing website launches next week, 4 tests per home

The White House says the federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday.

ABC News draws fire for editing of CDC director's interview

ABC News is under fire for how it edited an interview that CDC Director Rochelle Walensky gave to “Good Morning America.”.

After wave of cancellations, Delta sees recovery in 2022

Delta Air Lines is reporting a $408 million loss for the final quarter of 2021, dragged down by a COVID-19 surge that rocked the airline in December, and the carrier expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in the spring and summer.

Elective procedures managed on case-by-case basis as hospitals deal with COVID surge

When it comes to those in the hospital, recent data documents shorter stays with omicron versus delta.

Soaring COVID-19 cases renew US debate over mask mandates

Officials across the U.S. are again weighing how and whether to impose mask mandates as COVID-19 infections soar and the American public grows weary of pandemic-related restrictions.

Biden redoubling focus on testing amid shortages, confusion

The Biden administration is increasing federal support for COVID-19 testing for schools in a bid to keep them open amid the omicron surge.

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

Hospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 have soared to unprecedented levels, a worrisome trend in youngsters too young to be vaccinated.

US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens

An influential government advisory panel is recommending COVID-19 boosters for younger teens.

CDC urges ‘up to date’ shots; no ‘fully vaccinated’ change

U.S. health officials say they are not changing the definition of being “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19.

Omicron upends return to US schools and workplaces

Some school systems around the U.S. have extended their holiday break or switched back to online instruction because of the explosion in COVID-19 cases.

FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges

The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge.

Shorter COVID quarantines will help airports, hospitals, UM medicine professor says

The highly contagious omicron variant causes mostly milder COVID-19 symptoms and makes the patient more contagious for about five days — during the first few days before symptoms and up to three days afterward, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

US move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt

U.S. health officials’ decision to shorten the recommended COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to five is drawing criticism from some medical experts and could create confusion among many Americans.

US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine

U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who test positive for the coronavirus and shortening the time that close contacts have to quarantine.

How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?

Children younger than 5 can’t get COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. yet, but there are steps you can take to protect them from infection over the holidays.

US sets shorter COVID-19 isolation rules for health workers

U.S. officials are loosening rules that call on health care workers to stay out of work for 10 days if they test positive for COVID-19.

Search for a COVID-19 test means sold-out signs, long lines

President Joe Biden promised to distribute hundreds of millions of free COVID-19 tests and to open more testing sites, but the stepped-up efforts will not come in time for the holidays.

Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of new US COVID cases

Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.

CDC endorses schools' coronavirus 'test-to-stay' policies

U.S. health officials are endorsing “test-to-stay” policies that allow close contacts of students infected with the coronavirus to remain in classrooms if they test negative.

US faces a double coronavirus surge as omicron advances

The new omicron coronavirus mutant speeding around the world may bring another wave of chaos, as it threatens to further stretch hospital workers already struggling with a surge of delta cases and upend holiday plans for the second year in a row.

US expands Pfizer COVID boosters, opens extra dose to age 16

The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.

The AP Interview: CDC chief says omicron mostly mild so far

The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.

Biden touts decline in unemployment, but jobs growth slowed in November

As more cases of Omicron are detected, the President faces a slow job growth report for November.

US moving to toughen testing requirement for travelers

The Biden administration is moving to toughen testing requirements for international travelers to the U.S., for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, amid the spread of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus.

White House says it’s ready if omicron arrives in U.S.

Dr. Cameron Webb of the White House COVID-19 Response Team told Local 10 News that current vaccines could provide some protection against the omicron variant.

Fauci fires back at Cruz over COVID claims about Chinese lab

Dr. Anthony Fauci is blasting Sen. Ted Cruz for suggesting that Fauci be investigated for statements he made about COVID-19.

Vaccines making Thanksgiving easier, but hot spots remain

The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.

US opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+

The U.S. is opening COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults, and urging them for anyone 50 and older.

Panel: All US adults under 60 should get hepatitis B shots

A federal advisory committee has recommended that all U.S. adults younger than 60 be vaccinated against hepatitis B.

Roll up your sleeves: Kids' turn arrives for COVID-19 shots

Schoolchildren take the spotlight this week as the U.S. enters a new phase in COVID-19 vaccination aimed at curbing deaths, hospitalizations and more than a year of disrupted education.

CDC director approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11

As of Tuesday afternoon, minors age 5 and older were closer to being able to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in South Florida.

US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

US health officials have given the final OK to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.

Head of CDC tells Local 10 about inching closer to getting vaccine approved for kids

Head of CDC tells Local 10 about inching closer to getting vaccine approved for kids

The director of the CDC tells Local 10 about the importance of getting the green light for the COVID-19 vaccine for 28 million kids in the United States, ages five to 11 years old.

COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped

COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped

The White House says the Biden administration is already assembling and shipping millions of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.

As COVID cases fall, Halloween brings more fun and less fear

As COVID cases fall, Halloween brings more fun and less fear

Witches and warlocks, ghosts and ghouls can breathe a little easier this Halloween: Coronavirus cases in the U.S. are generally on the decline, and trick-or-treaters can feel safer collecting candy.

COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different vaccine for that next shot.

Next on FDA's agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines

Next on FDA's agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines

With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.

US health experts urge flu shots to avoid 'twindemic'

US health experts urge flu shots to avoid 'twindemic'

The U.S. is gearing up in case of a bad flu season on top of the continuing COVID-19 crisis.

Some fear boosters will hurt drive to reach the unvaccinated

Some fear boosters will hurt drive to reach the unvaccinated

The number of first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations is falling in the U.S., despite the spread of vaccine requirements across the country.

The Latest: 2nd hospital in Alaska begins rationing care

The Latest: 2nd hospital in Alaska begins rationing care

A second hospital in Alaska is beginning to ration health care as the state deals with a spike in coronavirus cases.

The Latest: NY teacher vaccine mandate temporarily blocked

The Latest: NY teacher vaccine mandate temporarily blocked

New York City schools have been temporarily blocked from enforcing a vaccine mandate for its teachers and other workers by a federal appeals judge days before it was to take effect.

Boosters will help but unvaccinated are a bigger problem, experts say

Boosters will help but unvaccinated are a bigger problem, experts say

“Yeah, these people are going to be protected and the booster is going to likely help them, but the pandemic is still going to happen,” says Dr. Aarti Raja, associate professor of biological sciences at Nova Southeastern University.

Harris 'View' interview delayed, hosts positive for COVID-19

Harris 'View' interview delayed, hosts positive for COVID-19

A live televised interview with Vice President Kamala Harris was delayed on Friday after two hosts of the “The View” learned they tested positive for COVID-19 moments before she was to join them on the set.

US booster shots start, even as millions remain unprotected

US booster shots start, even as millions remain unprotected

The U.S. launched a campaign to offer boosters of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to millions of Americans on Friday even as health officials stressed the real problem remains getting first shots to the unvaccinated.

CDC leader adds people with risky jobs to COVID booster list

CDC leader adds people with risky jobs to COVID booster list

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.

FDA experts among group opposing US booster shot plan

FDA experts among group opposing US booster shot plan

An international group of scientists is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.

CDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID

CDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID

New U.S. studies show COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations and death.

Booster shots hitch: Some may miss the Sept. 20 start

Booster shots hitch: Some may miss the Sept. 20 start

President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.

The Latest: New Zealand has 1st virus death in over 6 months

The Latest: New Zealand has 1st virus death in over 6 months

New Zealand has reported its first coronavirus death in more than six months, while the number of new cases continued to trend downward.

Questioning a catchphrase: 'Pandemic of the unvaccinated'

Questioning a catchphrase: 'Pandemic of the unvaccinated'

This summer’s coronavirus surge has been labeled a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” by government officials from President Joe Biden on down.

More COVID-19 shots, studies offer hope for US schools

More COVID-19 shots, studies offer hope for US schools

Officials are offering new hope for the safety of U.S. schoolchildren threatened by COVID-19.

US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19

US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19

U.S. health officials have announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling.

Extra COVID vaccine OK’d for those with weak immune systems

Extra COVID vaccine OK’d for those with weak immune systems

U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better protect them from the virus.

CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges

CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging all pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Latest: Denver ready to discipline unvaccinated police

The Latest: Denver ready to discipline unvaccinated police

The Denver Post is reporting that its top public safety leader says he is prepared to discipline police officers, sheriff’s deputies and firefighters who don’t follow the mandate that all city employees get vaccinated.

Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show

Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show

Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice had twice the risk of getting reinfected.

Analysis: Delta variant upends politicians' COVID calculus

Analysis: Delta variant upends politicians' COVID calculus

President Joe Biden’s administration drew up a strategy to contain one coronavirus strain, then another showed up that’s much more contagious.

WATCH LIVE: White House COVID-19 Response Team provides update on pandemic response

WATCH LIVE: White House COVID-19 Response Team provides update on pandemic response

The White House COVID-19 Response Team is holding press conference to provide an update on its pandemic response efforts.

Science teacher on mask mandate in Broward: ‘Risks are way too high; inconvenience is minimal’

Science teacher on mask mandate in Broward: ‘Risks are way too high; inconvenience is minimal’

Edward “Ed” Farrell said he felt a sense of relief when he learned the School Board of Broward County decided to mandate face masks again when students return to class for the 2021-22 school year on Aug. 18.

EXPLAINER: Why masks are again advised for everyone indoors

EXPLAINER: Why masks are again advised for everyone indoors

U.S. health officials say the highly contagious delta version of the coronavirus is behind changes to mask guidelines.

Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising?

Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising?

Top health officials in the United States are recommending that vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in places where the coronavirus is surging.

New CDC guidelines set off rush to reimpose mask mandates

New CDC guidelines set off rush to reimpose mask mandates

New guidance from the federal government set off a cascade of mask rules across the nation as cities, states, schools and businesses raced to bring back mandates.

Mask-wearing guidelines in flux as COVID-19 cases spike

Mask-wearing guidelines in flux as COVID-19 cases spike

The vast majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Broward and Miami-Dade are among the unvaccinated.

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