Tag: CDC

Frequent Traveler Sues CDC, Biden for ‘Unconstitutional’ Mask Mandate on Public Transport

A Washington, D.C. man has filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), President Joe Biden, and several other agencies, challenging the mask mandate on transportation systems. Lucas Wall, who describes himself as a “frequent traveler,” argued in his lawsuit (pdf) that having to wear masks on transportation systems is…


CDC Eases Travel Recommendations on Some 110 Countries, Territories Including Japan

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased travel recommendations for more than 110 countries and territories, including Japan just ahead of the Olympics. The CDC’s new ratings, posted on the CDC website on Monday, include 61 nations that were lowered from its highest “Level 4” rating that discouraged all travel to recommending…


Supreme Court Asked To Halt CDC Eviction Moratorium

Alabama and Georgia real estate agents asked the Supreme Court to block a federal moratorium on evictions that was imposed last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in hopes of curbing the spread of the CCP virus, which causes the disease COVID-19. Congress enacted a nationwide moratorium on evictions and extended its…


Former CDC Director Received Death Threats From Scientists for Supporting Wuhan Lab Leak Theory

Former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield said he has received death threats from fellow scientists after saying he suspected that the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus originated in a Wuhan laboratory. Redfield told Vanity Fair in an interview published Thursday that he received a significant amount of backlash after…


CDC Approves First Cruise to Set Sail With Paying Passengers in June

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 26 announced that it was approving the first cruise to set sail with paying passengers since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Starting on June 26, the Celebrity Edge, a subsidiary Royal Caribbean Group, will depart Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, setting sail on a seven-night cruise…


Over 10,000 Infections Recorded in Americans Who Received a COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC

Over 10,000 COVID-19 infections among people who are fully vaccinated against the virus that causes the disease have been reported to a U.S. health agency by states. Through April 30, 10,262 so-called breakthrough infections were reported from 46 U.S. states and territories to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Breakthrough cases refer to cases…


Over 10,000 COVID-19 Infections Recorded in Americans Who Received a Vaccine: CDC

More than 10,000 COVID-19 infections among people who are fully vaccinated against the virus that causes the disease have been reported to a U.S. health agency by states. Through April 30, 10,262 so-called breakthrough infections were reported from 46 U.S. states and territories to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Breakthrough cases refer to…


Teachers’ Union Head: CDC ‘Asked Us for Language’ on School Reopening Guidelines

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) president Randi Weingarten on Tuesday said the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) asked her organization to recommend “language” to be used in school opening guidelines released in February. In an interview on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, Weingarten was specifically asked about a report by the New York Post, which…


Hotel Association Advises Relaxing Mask Requirements After CDC Guidance

The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) on Monday recommended that hotels ease mask requirements for fully vaccinated guests and employees working outside. The new guidance, issued in a statement from the group’s CEO, adjusts an industry health and safety initiative adopted by hotels to match the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control…


California’s Mask Mandate Remains in Place

California will continue its mask mandate until the economy fully reopens in June, the state’s health and human services secretary says. The announcement May 17 by Dr. Mark Ghaly came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 13 released new guidelines for the fully vaccinated. The CDC said masks and social distancing are no…