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COVID-19 Update: Federal Mask Mandate Struck Down by Florida Court

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on April 20, 2022

On April 19, 2022, a federal district court in Florida determined the federal mask mandate from the Biden Administration was unlawful and therefore void. The mandate required patrons to wear a mask on public transportation, like airplanes, trains, and buses.…

COVID-19 Update: Vaccine No. 4 and the CDC’s Quarantine and Isolation Calculator

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on March 30, 2022

Yesterday, March 29, 2022, the CDC launched a new calculator designed to help individuals exposed to COVID-19 discern how many days of quarantine and/or isolation are necessary. This tool was created in order to aid in the prevention of spreading…

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COVID-19 Update: Omicron Variant Specifics

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on December 30, 2021

Since its first detection, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been reported in numerous countries worldwide and in most of the United States. It is likely more transmissible than the other variants of COVID-19 and has officially surpassed the Delta…

COVID-19 Update: New CDC Guidance About the Omicron Variant

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on December 15, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) reported that the Omicron variant has been detected in all but sixteen of the United States. The Delta variant continues to be the main variant circulating in the United States, however. The…

COVID-19 update: Efficacy of mask use and vaccinations for children

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on October 7, 2021

On October 1, 2021, the CDC issued its weekly “Morbidity and Mortality” report and noted according to a July 1 – September 4, 2021 study that “[s]chool mask requirements, in combination with other prevention strategies, including COVID-19 vaccination,…

COVID-19 update: CDC panel recommends Pfizer booster shot for some

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on September 23, 2021

On September 23, 2021, a panel of experts from the CDC, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (“ACIP”), recommended that three categories of people should receive a COVID-19 booster shot: (1) those aged 65 and older; (2) those in long-term…

COVID-19 update: CDC releases updated masking recommendations

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on July 27, 2021

On July 27, 2021, Dr. Rochelle Walenksy updated the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (“CDC”) recommendation regarding mask use for vaccinated individuals in a Media Telebriefing concerning COVID-19. At the time of this writing, the transcript is…

COVID-19 update: CDC student guidelines and Delta variant

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on July 15, 2021

On Friday, July 9, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released new guidelines for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The CDC updated its guidelines to “provide safe and supportive learning environments for students.” It recognized that…

COVID-19 Update: CDC Updates Mask Guidance

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Mary Ytterberg (US) on May 13, 2021

On May 13, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released an update that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask in most settings. The update continues the trend of public…

COVID-19 Update: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Updates Mask Guidelines

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US), Jeff Wurzburg (US) & Mary Ytterberg (US) on April 28, 2021

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC) unveiled updated guidelines detailing activities that vaccinated people can safely resume. The guidelines continue the trend of public health authorities relaxing previous guidelines for…

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