Tag: CDC
CDC Meeting Turns COVID Super Spreader
Around 35 attendees at a recent CDC meeting turned up positive for COVID — more proof that COVID is still a thing, even if many don’t want to deal with COVID safety protocols anymore.
Sorry, But COVID Is Still a Thing
COVID is a factor as the U.S. extends the public health emergency, countries institute testing requirements for visitors from China, and the emergence of a new variant has the WHO urging masking.
Masking Recommendations on the Rise
Masking recommendations — but not mandates — are again on the table as many areas of the U.S. begin to see a rise in Covid cases, as well as the flu and the common respiratory illness known as RSV.
Cruise Lines Shift Safety Policies As CDC Stops Reporting Cases
After two years of tracking COVID cases on cruise lines, the CDC has ended its cruise line-specific reporting program—and in response, many lines have immediately started loosening COVID protocols.
CDC Eases Health Restrictions on Cruising
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lifted COVID-related health warning on cruise travel the agency put in place at the start of the pandemic.
10 Helpful Web Sites for COVID Planning
These 10 web sites offer meeting pros updated COVID stats and health and safety tips.
Most States To Reopen & Unmask by July 4
This July 4, there is reason to celebrate, with all signs pointing to a reopening with few restrictions of all 50 states by the...
Some Hotels Relax Mask Requirements
Some hotels have been quick to relax mask requirements in reaction to the new CDC mask guidelines.
The unexpected announcement from the Centers for Disease...
CDC Mask Guidelines: Planners React
The new CDC mask guidelines announced last week have gotten mixed reviews from meeting professionals.
CDC: U.S. Cruise Industry Could Restart Soon
Cruise industry leaders are encouraged by a letter sent by the CDC saying it is committed to restarting U.S. passenger operations by mid-summer.
CDC: Vaccinated People Can Now Fly
Though the CDC gave the green light for fully vaccinated people to fly, it has still not changed its recommendations for everyone else to avoid nonessential travel.
Face Masks Rulings Tighten Travel Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) zero tolerance policy on disruptive passengers backs up the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) ruling on face...
Pre-Meeting Safety Protocols
Consider these safety protocols you can take before the meeting even starts, which were introduced during our recent webinar, How to Develop a COVID-19...
Research Recommends Double Masking
President Biden issues a mask mandate while his CDC makes mask wearing mandatory on all public transportation and recommends double masking.
