Nordlund said the CDC reported the case to state health officials who have authority over where the meeting was held. Attendees said many who attended the rally were not wearing masks, social distancing, or taking other precautions recommended by the CDC early in the pandemic.
less than 100,000 confirmed covid cases It was reported across the United States last week. This is the lowest level in almost two years. But public health experts warn that the vast majority of cases have not been tracked, and many Americans are testing at home and choosing not to report their results. is also on track to become the top 10 cause of death this year, mostly for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
Experts say first outbreak of covid case at CDC conference Meeting of sick detectives shows the — held in person for four years Persistence Evolving virus. A four-day conference for Epidemic Intelligence Service employees and alumni held near CDC headquarters in Atlanta last week attracted nearly 2,000 attendees who are likely to be fully vaccinated. rice field.
“Unfortunately, this is the new normal,” wrote Jay Varma, an infectious disease expert at Weill Cornell Medicine, in a text message. Probably the clearest example ever of world affairs.
Varma added that individuals and organizations should continue to take COVID-19 precautions to protect themselves and the most vulnerable when necessary. “Organizers of large meetings, especially those for medical professionals, should, at a minimum, ensure that high-quality masks are as plentiful as toilet paper, and that adequate ventilation and air disinfection are ensured. I hope,” he wrote.
As of Tuesday, Nordlund said about 35 people associated with the conference had tested positive.
“Conducting a rapid investigation now will help us understand the outbreaks that have occurred, and will help us emerge from the public health emergency and prepare for the future as we move to the next phase of COVID-19 surveillance and response. It will help improve public health guidance,” she wrote. “Anytime there is a large gathering, especially indoors such as at a conference, COVID-19 can spread, even during times of low community spread.”
Conference attendees also received an email from the CDC encouraging them to participate in an investigation with the Georgia Department of Health, according to an email shared with The Post.
“If you attended the meeting in person, you could have been exposed to someone with COVID-19,” the email read. “If you have symptoms, we recommend that you follow CDC guidance for isolation and testing.”
The Biden administration has scaled back its response to the pandemic, with most federal vaccine mandates and the coronavirus public health emergency due to be lifted next week. Public health experts say the danger of a pandemic has largely receded, but they remain wary of future variants, pointing out that the virus continues to evolve.
for example, A new omicron subvariant, XBB. 1.16, nicknamed Arcturus, is prevalent across the United States.Latest CDC Tracker Shows That Nearly 12% of cases nationwide The week ending April 29 is up from about 7% for the week ending April 15. Most of the infections in the US now come from his XBB. 1.5, also an omicron subvariant.
