Media Statement For Immediate Release: Monday, November 29, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The following is attributable to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky Today, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when […]

FACT: Hand sanitizers can be used often An alcohol-based sanitizer does not create antibiotic resistance. Unlike other antiseptics and antibiotics, pathogens (harmful germs) do not seem to develop resistance to alcohol-based sanitizers. FACT: Alcohol-based sanitizers are safe for everyone to use Alcohols in the sanitizers have not been shown to […]

Omicron Variant On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, the U.S. government SARS-CoV-2 Interagency Group made the decision to classify the Omicron variant as a Variant of Concern (VOC). This decision is based on multiple factors, including the detection of Omicron cases in multiple countries, transmission and displacement of Delta in South […]

The Bono Region has recorded confirmed cases of yellow fever in three districts with one death, Dr. Prince Quarshie, the Deputy Director, Public Health at the Regional Directorate of Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. Three of the cases were reported in the Wenchi Municipality as well as one each […]