The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the BA.5 Variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is now the most dominant strain in the US. Currently, there is no evidence that this variant causes more serious illness. However, case numbers and hospitalizations do seem to be rising and it has been suggested that this new variant may be able to
The number of West African monkeypox cases in the US has risen significantly in the last week to 349. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an Emergency Operations Center that will monitor and coordinate the emergency response to monkeypox and mobilize additional personnel and resources. The Center is staffed by 300 CDC staff in collaboration with
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have developed a quarantine and isolation calculator to help determine how long you need to isolate, quarantine, or what other steps you need take to prevent spreading COVID-19. The calculator is designed for individuals who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19. Close contact means