Biden urges state mask mandates as CDC director warns of ‘impending doom’

After CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky makes an impassioned plea to Americans not to let their guard down, President Biden appeals to state and local leaders to reinstate mask-wearing requirements if they have eased them.

CDC director says coronavirus vaccines won’t be widely available until middle of 2021

But President Trump later questions the testimony of Robert Redfield, saying the CDC chief was wrong in his estimation of how fast a potential vaccine will be available to the general public.

Federal CDC posts long-awaited guidance for reducing everyday virus risk

The agency also offers advice on organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.

As labs ramp up, who can get tested in U.S. for coronavirus?

Priority goes to people with fever, cough and other flu-like symptoms and who have had close contact with someone confirmed to have the virus or those who traveled to an outbreak area outside the U.S.

Legionnaires’ disease bacteria found in Orono-Veazie water

The water remains safe to drink and use, however, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Respiratory illnesses in children and when to seek medical care

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention wants parents to be aware of the signs and symptoms of influenza and pertussis.

CDC warns of arsenic in well water

Health officials: Stay out of the pool if you have diarrhea

Consumers told to toss romaine lettuce over E. coli fears

This flu season is on track to be one of the worst in 15 years