Access to paid sick leave increased among U.S. workers from 2009 to 2018, survey finds
More US workers now have paid sick leave, but many still don't
A U.S. survey report found the percentage of currently employed adults with access to paid sick leave increased from 57.8% in 2009 to 62.4% …
More US workers now have paid sick leave, but nearly four out of ten still lack this basic protection to stay home when ill.
Program evaluation of community preparedness training for New York City organizations
How well do community preparedness programs work in New York City?
A program evaluation collected data following implementation of community preparedness training for Human Services Organizations and Faith-B…
New York City trains community centers and faith groups to help during crises, but evaluation data on whether the training actually works re…
First locally acquired hantavirus pulmonary syndrome case confirmed in Denver patient
A rare, serious lung virus was found in Denver. What does that mean?
A case report describes the first confirmed, apparently locally acquired case of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in a patient from Denver, Col…
In 2018, Denver confirmed its first case of a rare lung infection carried by rodents, prompting health officials to stay alert.
Half of U.S. congenital syphilis cases linked to gaps in prenatal testing and treatment
Half of U.S. congenital syphilis cases linked to gaps in prenatal testing and treatment
An observational analysis of U.S. congenital syphilis cases found that half were associated with gaps in prenatal testing and treatment.
Half of U.S. newborn syphilis cases happen because mothers missed testing or treatment during pregnancy.
Report suggests COVID-19 community transmission in U.S. began in late January or early February 2020
When did COVID-19 really start spreading in the U.S.?
A descriptive report on the early spread of COVID-19 in the United States suggests limited community transmission likely began in late Janua…
A new report suggests limited COVID-19 spread in the U.S. likely began in late January or early February 2020 after importations from China …
Observational report examines COVID-19 hospitalization characteristics in Atlanta patients
Study examines patient characteristics linked to COVID-19 hospitalization in Atlanta
An observational report from six Atlanta hospitals and clinics examined characteristics associated with hospitalization among COVID-19 patie…
A new report from Atlanta hospitals is looking for patient traits that might lead to needing hospital care for COVID-19.
Surveillance report updates characteristics of U.S. patients with vaping-associated lung injury
What do we know about people hurt by vaping? New data offers clues
A national surveillance report updated characteristics of patients with lung injury related to e-cigarette or vaping product use in the Unit…
Updated national data from October 2019 shows a clear link between using e-cigarettes and developing serious lung injuries across the United…
Surveillance report details use and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology in 2017
What happened with fertility treatments in the US in 2017?
A surveillance summary reports on the use and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures performed in the United States i…
A new government report details how many Americans used fertility treatments and their results in 2017, offering a snapshot of national care…
CDC Emergency Management Program activities described in non-research publication
What does the CDC's emergency management program actually do?
A non-research publication describes CDC Emergency Management Program activities in a worldwide setting.
A new report confirms the CDC runs an emergency management program worldwide, but it offers no results on whether those activities actually …
Mass COVID-19 testing implemented in US correctional facilities for incarcerated persons
Mass COVID-19 testing was studied in U.S. prisons and jails
An observational report describes mass COVID-19 testing in 16 US adult correctional and detention facilities.
Mass COVID-19 testing was studied in 16 U.S. prisons and jails, offering an early look at how these programs were implemented in correctiona…
Direct observation of face mask use at six U.S. universities with mask mandates
What happened when six universities required masks? The study doesn't say
A descriptive observational report examined face mask use at six U.S.
Six universities required masks, and researchers directly observed students and staff to see if rules translated into real-world action.
Observational report describes e-cigarette use among US adult workers aged 18-24
Study examines e-cigarette use among young adult workers in the United States
An observational report describes electronic cigarette use prevalence among adult workers aged 18-24 years in the United States.
A new report looks at how common e-cigarette use is among young adult workers in the United States, but key results are not yet available.