As of February 22, national forecasts predict that 4,300–12,600 new #COVID19 deaths will be reported during the week ending March 20, bringing the projected total deaths to 526,000–548,000. More: bit.ly/3cKQIl4
As of February 22, national forecasts predict that 142,000–584,000 new #COVID19 cases will likely be reported during the week ending March 20. More: bit.ly/2MRNLIv
As of February 22, national forecasts predict that 1,300–5,000 new #COVID19 hospitalizations will likely be reported on March 22. More: bit.ly/2MUhi4i
CDC has facilitated the collection and evaluation of #COVID19 forecasts from teams around the world over the last 10 months. Ensemble forecasts have consistently been the most accurate. Read more about the advantages of the CDC ensemble forecasts: bit.ly/3dD0BFo
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New @CDCMMWR shows COVID-19 antigen tests can be fast and inexpensive but sometimes require a second test to confirm the result. Protect others until your test result is confirmed. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR123120.
HCPs: A recent @CDCMMWR found that antigen tests were less accurate than RT-PCR tests in correctly identifying people with #COVID19. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR123120.
However, the report also shows that people with no symptoms with negative antigen test results are unlikely to have COVID-19 and generally do not require further testing.
A3: All over the country, health departments and community organizations are making efforts to ensure Hispanic and Latino people have fair access to health. Of course, more are needed, but here are a few examples of their great work #HealthyLatinos
A3: State health departments and private industries are working to tailor services for Hispanics, including frontline workers: #HealthyLatinos
Are you an adult interested in wellness and preventive health? We are going to be sharing a series of questions about a certain vaccine in the thread below. Follow along to learn more! #healthyaging
Breaking: CDC’s recommendation on use of cloth face coverings, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission of #COVID19. Read more: bit.ly/2Ravt42
Recent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with #COVID19 lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms.
In light of new evidence, CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings to slow spread of #COVID19 in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores & pharmacies) esp. in areas of significant community-based transmission.
NEW CDC Health Alert Network advisory: Severe Illness Associated with Using Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent and Treat #Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). bit.ly/2QU8xpt
Chloroquine phosphate, when used without a prescription and supervision of a healthcare provider, can cause serious health consequences, including death. See CDC health advisory: bit.ly/2QU8xpt
Do not ingest aquarium use products or any other chemicals that contain chloroquine phosphate to treat #COVID19. These chemicals are not intended for human consumption and can lead to serious health consequences, including death. See CDC health advisory: bit.ly/2QU8xpt
Q: #askCDC Any recommendations for domestic travels, as many passengers from high-risk countries have landed in numerous regional airports?
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