Here at Plaza Sports Center, we want to make sure that our clients are informed with up-to-date information on COVID-19 in order to benefit the health and safety of our communities. Below, we have compiled verified news sources with current updates and announcements regarding the handling of the coronavirus in our region. Please continue to check back for the most recent information, and consider sharing with your friends and family on social media.
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- CDC Releases Guidance for Preventing Spread of Infections in Schools to Keep Children Healthy and Learningby krc4@cdc.gov on May 17, 2024 at 10:24 am
Today, CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools.
- CDC unveils newly revamped CDC.govby krc4@cdc.gov on May 16, 2024 at 12:00 am
CDC unveils newly revamped CDC.gov
- Statement from CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deb Houry on 2023 Overdose Death Databy krc4@cdc.gov on May 15, 2024 at 10:02 am
Today’s data showing a decrease in drug overdoses over the 12-month period through December 2023 is heartening news for our nation and demonstrates we are making progress to prevent deaths from drug overdoses.
- Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States Making swimming lessons more accessible can save livesby krc4@cdc.gov on May 14, 2024 at 4:02 pm
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States Making swimming lessons more accessible can save lives
- Drowning Deaths Rise in the United Statesby krc4@cdc.gov on May 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States, following decades of decline, according to a new CDC Vital Signs study released today. Over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020–2022, 500 more per year compared to 2019.
- CDC Updates Dog Importation Regulation; New Rules will Start August 1, 2024by krc4@cdc.gov on May 8, 2024 at 1:54 pm
CDC is updating its dog importation regulation to protect the health and safety of people and animals by making sure any dog arriving in the United States is healthy and doesn’t present a risk to our communities.
- Readout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners Regarding Avian Influenza and Farmworker Protectionby krc4@cdc.gov on May 6, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Today, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah met with state health officials, public health emergency preparedness directors, state epidemiologists, and state public health veterinarians, and leadership from public health partner organizations to discuss farmworker protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) for avian influenza.
- CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts sold in bulkby krc4@cdc.gov on April 30, 2024 at 5:00 pm
CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to Gibson Farms, Inc. organic walnut halves and pieces.
- CDC Announces Important Advances in Protecting Americans from Heatby krc4@cdc.gov on April 22, 2024 at 12:00 am
Today, CDC, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), launched a new Heat and Health Initiative to protect Americans from heat exposure.
- CDC warns of Salmonella Infections linked to Contaminated Basil sold at Trader Joe’sby krc4@cdc.gov on April 18, 2024 at 12:33 pm
CDC warns of Salmonella infections linked to contaminated basil sold at Trader Joe’s