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Over half of Americans have had COVID-19

April 28, 2022

A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 57.7% of U.S. residents have antibodies consistent with a previous COVID-19 infection.

COVID-19 ranked third leading cause of US deaths in 2021

Madeline Lauver

April 26, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released 2021 mortality data, noting COVID-19 as the third leading underlying cause of death in the United States for the year.

TSA doubles fines for travelers refusing to wear a mask

September 10, 2021

In remarks from the White House, President Biden announced the TSA fine increase as part of a larger plan to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

CDC Adds 6 New Coronavirus Symptoms to List

April 27, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six new symptoms that have been reported to be associated with coronavirus.

Number of Calls to Poison Control Centers Increased Sharply during COVID-19

April 21, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new report to assess whether there might be a possible association between COVID-19 cleaning recommendations from public health agencies and the media and the number of chemical exposures reported to the National Poison Data System (NPDS).

CDC Launches New Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report

April 7, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is modifying existing surveillance systems to track COVID-19 and will summarize and interpret key indicators, including information related to COVID-19 outpatient visits, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations and deaths, as well as laboratory data.

CDC and Microsoft Release COVID-19 Assessment Bot

April 6, 2020

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a COVID-19 assessment bot that can quickly assess the symptoms and risk factors for people worried about infection, provide information and suggest a next course of action such as contacting a medical provider or, for those who do not need in-person medical care, managing the illness safely at home.

What Law Enforcement and Security Personnel Need to Know about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Gregory Richter

March 20, 2020

During this COVID-19 crisis, law enforcement and security personnel are not only expected to continue their usual levels of service to the public, but are also expected to assist in community and government efforts combatting the virus. It is important that law enforcement and security officers are aware of the following information: Recognition, Protection, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and how to Respond if Exposed.

Is Your Enterprise Ready for the Coming Pandemic? - Security Magazine

CDC Advises Travelers to Avoid All Nonessential Travel to China

January 29, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated travel guidance for China, recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to all of the country (Level 3 Travel Health Notice).

2,500 Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Injuries Reported Nationwide

December 19, 2019

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been 2,500 cases of vaping-related lung injury cases nationwide.

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Employees don’t feel prepared to navigate an increasingly dangerous world, and they expect their employers to not only care about their personal safety, but to actively keep them safe.