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Travelers coming in from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea will be subject to extra scrutiny because of Ebola concerns.
According to the CDC, these travelers will be directed to six US airports.
There, airlines will collect and send their info to local health departments for tracking purposes.
The United States will begin tracking people who arrive from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea, two countries facing Ebola outbreaks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the US government will institute public health measures for travelers coming in from those two countries out of an abundance of caution, as the threat of the outbreaks to the US remained low.
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Feb 26, 2021
CDC Urges Stricter Gym Precautions After COVID-19 Outbreaks Linked To Facilities
Improper mask use, poor ventilation, and staff and guests failing to stay home when ill may have contributed to outbreaks linked to gyms in Illinois and Hawaii.
Federal health officials are urging gymgoers to wear a mask at all times while exercising indoors after two separate reports published Monday found high coronavirus transmission during high-intensity exercise classes at gyms in Hawaii and Illinois.
COVID-19 outbreaks in both states late last summer were linked to fitness centers that were not reliably enforcing physical distancing, consistent and correct mask use, or reminding patrons and staff to stay home when ill, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in its reports.
There’s a New Online Tool To Help You Find a COVID-19 Vaccine
One of the biggest keys to putting the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror is the ability for the vast majority of us to get vaccinated.
As the supply becomes greater, more and more people around the world are getting their shots, and the likelihood of the rest of us getting vaccinated in the near future continues to improve with each passing week.
While there are still restrictions in place as to who is currently eligible for a shot, there is a new online tool available to help you find out where you can get vaccinated when your time comes.