Category Archives: Coronavirus

Fortifying the Frontlines Against COVID-19

Meet a woman who advanced the science on the spread of COVID-19 and massively strengthened health departments in their efforts to slow the spread. CDC’s Peggy Honein started out in the pandemic leading efforts on the ground in early tragic outbreaks.read more »

When Vaccine is Limited, Who Gets Vaccinated First?

Because the supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States is expected to be limited at first, CDC recommends that initial supplies of COVID-19 vaccine be allocated to healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents. CDC made this recommendation on December 3, 2020, and based it on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…read more »