What Are ‘Comorbidities,’ Anyway?
Photo: ponsulak (Shutterstock) Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, recently said it was “encouraging news” that most people who have died of COVID-19 had multiple comorbidities. While I’d disagree with the…
What to Know About the CDC’s New, Shorter Isolation Guidelines
Photo: Peter Titmuss (Shutterstock) As Omicron cases continue to surge in the U.S., the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10…
Travel Is Safe-ish for Vaccinated People, CDC Says
Photo: People Image Studio (Shutterstock) The CDC issued new guidance today for traveling after you’re vaccinated, noting that “fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19.” But…
Why Your Landlord Can’t Legally Evict You Until July
Screenshot: fizkes (Shutterstock) Days before it was to expire, the CDC has extended its national moratorium on evictions, which now stretches through June 30. Unless you make more than $99,000…