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    Feb 24

    The number of new cases reported to CDC each day continues to decrease, but cases remain high. As of Feb. 22, the 7-day average of new cases is 64,148. Help slow the spread: 😷 Wear a mask. ↔️ Stay 6 feet apart. 🚫 Avoid crowds. More: .

    Weekly COVID-19 Case Counts as of Feb 22, 2021
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  2. Retweeted
    16 hours ago

    There’s now a third safe COVID-19 vaccine, so we asked Dr. Fauci to walk us through the newly-authorized Johnson & Johnson option: The way it works, it’s effectiveness, and whether he’d take it himself. (The answer is yes!)

    Dr. Fauci on the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
    There’s now a third safe COVID-19 vaccine, so we asked Dr. Fauci to walk us through the newly-authorized Johnson & Johnson option.
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  3. 8 hours ago

    Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends third authorized vaccine for use in the U.S., & CDC has adopted the recommendation. CDC recommends vaccines are offered first to people ACIP identified as a priority population. More:

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    Today marks an encouraging step toward an end to the pandemic. I have now signed CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that endorsed the safety and effectiveness of Janssen’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 & up.
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  4. 14 hours ago

    DYK that up to 1.5 million, or 1%, of women in the United States have a bleeding disorder and many don’t even know it? Take a free risk assessment and learn more. It’s .

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  5. Retweeted
    Feb 27

    Today granted emergency use authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Tomorrow, Feb 28, 11 am ET, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices () will meet to discuss & then vote on whether to recommend. Join webcast:

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  6. Feb 27

    CDC is closely following outbreaks of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) & Guinea. The outbreaks are centered in remote areas of these countries. The risk of Ebola to the United States is extremely low. Full statement:

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  7. Feb 27

    Remember: When using household cleaners and disinfectants, always read product labels, wear protective gear, and do not mix chemicals. Learn how to clean and disinfect your home safely and effectively: .

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    23 replies 53 retweets 150 likes
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  8. Feb 26

    LISTERIA OUTBREAK UPDATE: Do not eat El Abuelito brand quesillo and requeson cheeses, in addition to the recalled queso fresco. Pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system? Don’t eat any brand of quesillo or requeson until we learn more.

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  9. Feb 26

    Data continue to show that rates of -associated hospitalizations are falling after a peak in early January. While rates are going down, they’re still too high. Help slow the spread: 😷 Wear a mask. ↔ Stay 6 feet apart. 🚫 Avoid crowds. More: .

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  10. Feb 26

    On Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meets to vote on the use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine if grants authorization. Find more information, including webcast, here: .

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  11. Feb 26

    Data show that testing volume for is down, but vaccinations are going up across the U.S. As of February 25, 2021, over 46 million people had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more: .

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  12. Feb 26

    Safety in schools depends on safer communities. prevention strategies like wearing masks, staying at least 6 ft apart, and increasing testing and vaccinations can help us get there. All this and more in the COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review: .

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  13. Retweeted
    Feb 26

    Public education is a critical component of our response to the pandemic. It is a shared effort to empower people to protect themselves, especially those in disproportionally burdened populations.

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    In partnership with , today we are proud to announce the creative platform for our COVID-19 vaccine education initiative, “It’s Up To You,” the largest and most critical communications effort in our nation’s history.
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  14. Feb 26

    While Dr. Scott Santibañez was deployed to the Hoopa Valley Tribe in CA, he had to shift focus from limiting the spread of to preparing for possible wildfire evacuations in the middle of a pandemic. Read more about his experience: .

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    Feb 26

    Honored to join everyone working on the vaccine effort at this week. Together, we all learned how important trusted voices are in building vaccine confidence and addressing misinformation.

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  16. Feb 26

    NEW: Wondering which countries have reported variants of the virus that causes ? Check out CDC’s new interactive Global Variants Report Map at .

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  17. Feb 26

    Between June-September 2020, counties in states with longer statewide closures and mask mandates were less likely to experience rapid increases in new cases upon reopening, especially in nonmetropolitan counties. See : .

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    Feb 26

    A new MMWR report found that suicide rates declined among some groups between 2018 and 2019. A comprehensive approach to prevent suicides is needed. Learn more:

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  19. Feb 26

    A new from Israel shows preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of vaccination in preventing severe cases of . Vaccination among people who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine can potentially reduce severe disease from COVID-19.

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  20. Retweeted
    Feb 25

    As the vaccine becomes more available, make sure you have the latest info. Search “covid vaccine” to get the facts.

    Get the facts: COVID-19 vaccine
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  21. Feb 25

    CDC has facilitated the collection and evaluation of forecasts from teams around the world over the last 10 months. Ensemble forecasts have consistently been the most accurate. Read more about the advantages of the CDC ensemble forecasts:

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