Category: Rochelle Walensky

Biden Urges States to Pause Reopenings as CDC Warns of ‘Impending Doom’

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden urged states to pause reopening efforts and a top health official warned of “impending doom” on Monday, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Biden said 90 percent of adults would be eligible for vaccination by April 19, and 90 percent of Americans would have a vaccination center within five miles of their…


CDC Director Defends Changing School Distancing Recommendation

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday defended telling educators last year that social distancing in schools of three feet was “quite safe,” while her agency in new reopening guidance says six feet of distancing is recommended. “Over the summer, we were at much less disease, and our guidance…


CDC Director Explains Changing School Distancing Recommendation

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday defended telling educators last year that social distancing in schools of three feet was “quite safe,” while her agency in new reopening guidance says six feet of distancing is recommended. “Over the summer, we were at much less disease, and our guidance…


CDC’s Walensky Explains Changing School Distancing Recommendation

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defended telling educators last year that social distancing in schools of three feet was “quite safe,” while new reopening guidance from her agency says six feet of distancing is recommended. “Over the summer, we were at much less disease, and our guidance is a bit more…