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COVID-19 Update: CDC Recommends Double Masking and Changes Quarantine Guidelines

By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) and Jeff Wurzburg (US) on February 11, 2021 Posted in Coronavirus, General

Two recent updates in COVID-19 guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) demonstrate the challenges faced by public health officials to appreciate and incorporate the ever-changing science surrounding the global pandemic. New guidance from the CDC recommends wearing a cloth mask over a medical mask. The CDC’s guidelines recommend: Choosing a … Continue reading

COVID-19 Update: CDC Updates Guidance on Public Transportation and Close Contacts

By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) and Jeff Wurzburg (US) on October 23, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, General, News from DC

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) continues to update COVID-19 guidance as more information is known about how the coronavirus spreads. On October 21, 2020, the CDC made a significant update to the definition of “close contact”. Individuals that have spent 15 cumulative minutes within six feet of an infected individual during a 24-hour … Continue reading