/news/tags/cdc CDC en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:02:02 GMT /health/2025-06-04/its-mosquito-and-tick-season-here-are-some-precautions-you-can-take Ticks and mosquitoes can carry harmful diseases, but there are ways to keep yourself safe and healthy. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:02:02 GMT /health/2025-06-04/its-mosquito-and-tick-season-here-are-some-precautions-you-can-take Sean Fitzgerald /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-16/navigating-the-health-risks-of-covid-19-in-the-endemic-era The disease is still high-risk for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and immunocompromised people. Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-16/navigating-the-health-risks-of-covid-19-in-the-endemic-era Rachel Rood /news/health-science/2022-09-06/northeast-ohio-counties-roll-out-plans-for-new-covid-bivalent-vaccine-clinics The new bivalent vaccines protect against the two omicron subvariants which are causing most of the current infections. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:33:43 GMT /news/health-science/2022-09-06/northeast-ohio-counties-roll-out-plans-for-new-covid-bivalent-vaccine-clinics Stephanie Czekalinski, Abigail Bottar /news/health-science/2022-08-01/how-can-i-avoid-getting-a-false-negative-covid-19-test-result Experts say there are steps you can take to improve accuracy and prevent getting a false negative on a COVID-19 test. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:29:26 GMT /news/health-science/2022-08-01/how-can-i-avoid-getting-a-false-negative-covid-19-test-result Lisa Ryan /news/health-science/2022-07-25/covid-cases-on-the-rise-across-northeast-ohio Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise across Northeast Ohio, but although the newest variant is highly contagious, it is not causing a surge in hospitalizations, infectious disease experts said. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:48:37 GMT /news/health-science/2022-07-25/covid-cases-on-the-rise-across-northeast-ohio Amanda Martinez Moreno, Stephanie Czekalinski /news/2022-07-13/morning-headlines-unity-gathering-funeral-in-akron-for-jayland-walker-and-more-stories The funeral for Jayland Walker, the Akron Police shooting victim, takes place this afternoon at the Akron Civic Theater this afternoon; A unity gathering for Walker was held last night; Cleveland's mayor outlines spending ideas for ARPA funding; CDC says new COVID-19 subvariants are now dominant in parts of the Midwest including Ohio. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:30:42 GMT /news/2022-07-13/morning-headlines-unity-gathering-funeral-in-akron-for-jayland-walker-and-more-stories Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/2022-05-27/masks-now-recommended-in-cuyahoga-county-covid-19-reaches-high-level-the-cdc-says People should now wear a mask when in indoor, public settings in Cuyahoga County, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fri, 27 May 2022 19:17:14 GMT /news/2022-05-27/masks-now-recommended-in-cuyahoga-county-covid-19-reaches-high-level-the-cdc-says Stephanie Czekalinski /news/health-science/2021-11-04/akron-childrens-begins-administering-covid-19-vaccine-to-kids-ages-5-to-11 The CDC approved the Pfizer vaccine for this age group earlier this week. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:59:41 GMT /news/health-science/2021-11-04/akron-childrens-begins-administering-covid-19-vaccine-to-kids-ages-5-to-11 Abigail Bottar /news/economy/2021-08-09/community-legal-aid-aims-to-assist-renters-under-new-cdc-eviction-moratorium Tenants seeking rental assistance in qualifying counties can get help from Community Legal Aid. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:53:01 GMT /news/economy/2021-08-09/community-legal-aid-aims-to-assist-renters-under-new-cdc-eviction-moratorium Rachel Gross /news/health-science/2021-08-02/covid-19-spread-and-vaccinations-are-both-up-in-cuyahoga-county COVID-19 spread continues to increase in Cuyahoga County. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed the county's designation from moderate to an area of “substantial transmission". The designation means community spread is high and residents are advised to wear masks when indoors in public – even if they are fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:20:11 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-02/covid-19-spread-and-vaccinations-are-both-up-in-cuyahoga-county