COVID-19 – Updates

Here at RGV Cosmetics Surgery & Vein 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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Salmonella Investigation Update

by [email protected] on September 24, 2020 at 6:10 pm

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections has been posted: <a href=”https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-09-20/index.html”>https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-09-20/index.html</a>
Administration Announces $200 million from CDC to Jurisdictions for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness

by [email protected] on September 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide $200 million to jurisdictions for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness.
New CDC data finds adult obesity is increasing

by [email protected] on September 17, 2020 at 11:25 am

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that adult obesity prevalence is increasing and racial and ethnic disparities persist. Notably, adults with obesity are at heightened risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19.
CDC Releases Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making

by [email protected] on September 15, 2020 at 6:15 pm

Today, <a href=”http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/indicators.html”>CDC released indicators</a> to help schools make dynamic decisions about in-person learning as local conditions evolve throughout the pandemic.
CDC awards $7 million for pilot project to reduce chronic disease by advancing health equity

by [email protected] on September 11, 2020 at 4:40 pm

CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives.
Youth e-cigarette use is down, but 3.6 million still use e-cigarettes

by [email protected] on September 9, 2020 at 12:15 pm

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with various partners, released two papers today in Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) highlighting recent changes in U.S. e-cigarette use and sales.
Investigation Update On Peaches

by [email protected] on August 27, 2020 at 3:55 pm

CDC has updated its food safety alert for a Salmonella illness outbreak linked to peaches:
<a href=”https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enteritidis-08-20/index.html”>https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enteritidis-08-20/index.html</a>
CDC’s Tips® campaign led 1 million U.S. adults to quit smoking during 2012–2018

by [email protected] on August 27, 2020 at 1:15 pm

Findings from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in Preventing Chronic Disease show that CDC’s <a href=”https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/index.html”>Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®)</a> campaign led more than 1 million U.S. adults to quit smoking and an estimated 16.4 million U.S. adults to attempt to quit smoking during 2012–2018.
Dr. Robert R. Redfield Statement on “Preventing and Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 Transmission — Four Overnight Camps, Maine, June–August 2020”

by [email protected] on August 26, 2020 at 2:40 pm

Today’s MMWR, which highlights the thoughtful and prudent public health practices used during overnight summer camps in Maine, reinforces how powerful everyday preventive actions are in reducing and keeping COVID-19 transmission low. Despite more than 1,000 campers and staff from nearly every state and 7 countries, only three people tested positive for COVID-19 during the camp and no additional campers or staff were known to be infected.
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19

by [email protected] on August 21, 2020 at 11:05 am

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response.