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ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) That video was something else, Victor, thank you. Now we have a game changer when it comes to screening for breast cancer with newly released guidance. Our chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton is here with the details. So the big guidance here, dropping the age. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) And welcome back to "GMA." Tomorrow, Brooke Shields is going to be here live. She's talking about her new movie. And Rebecca, welcome. You're here with more on the new breast cancer screening guidelines. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) The CDC is changing its guidance on how to respond to COVID-19 four years after the first cases were identified here in the US. The agency now saying people who test positive no longer need to isolate for five days. Health officials say people can return to work and regular activities 24 hours after their fever goes away, as long as their symptoms are improving. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to a "gma" Health Alert. The CDC issuing new guidance, encouraging doctors to consider more blood tests for PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." Our Chief Medical Correspondent and my "gma3" co-anchor and dear friend, Doctor Jennifer Ashton is here with more. All right, Doctor Jen, what do you think of this? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But now we have our "GMA" cover story on vaccinations as kids head back to school. The American Academy of Pediatrics has just released their latest guidelines for flu vaccines for all children six months and older. Our chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton got those details for us, please. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Robin. Now to the fda proposing new guidance for the amount of lead allowed in baby food. This comes a year after an alarming Congressional report that found traces of metal in popular baby foods. Rhiannon Ally is here with more. Good morning, Rhiannon. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're going to turn now to some new guidelines on weight loss, one about who qualifies for surgery, the other about when you might want to use medication. And joining us right now, chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton, board-certified in obesity medicine. Obviously, we have talked so much about the importance of diet and exercise. Medication doesn't often come into this conversation about weight loss, but they're saying some folks could actually benefit from it. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

T.J. HOLMES (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, George. We turn now to the new CDC guidance on covid-19 as more children are heading back to the classroom. We want to check in again with Erielle Reshef with the key changes we need to know about, including testing at schools. Hello, again, Erielle. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To "The Index" and the news on aspirin, tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Ian Pannell, thanks. Let's bring back our friend Dr. Ashish Jha, the Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. Dr. Jha, thanks for coming back. I know you've been extra busy right now, you're in the middle of stretch of hospital duty as we face these record numbers of hospitalizations. Tell us what you're seeing. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, Ginger, thanks so much. We're going to turn right now to the fight against COVID and the fast-spreading Omicron variant. Joining us is this morning is the director of the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Dr. Walensky, I want to dive right in. Thanks so much for being with us this morning. Your agency, you know this, is facing a lot of criticism over these new guidelines over isolation and not requiring a five-day test to get out of those, those isolations. The American Medical Association is saying, going as far as saying they're not only confusing, but they risk spreading the virus even further. Are they wrong? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And, George, now to the major new guidance in preventing a first heart attack or stroke. The US Preventive Services Task Force no longer recommending daily low dose or baby aspirin for people over 60, saying the risk outweighs the benefits. Erielle Reshef joins us now with more on this. Good morning, Erielle. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back with a new warning about COVID and cruise ships. The CDC is issuing new guidance about who should avoid cruises as we see outbreaks on vaccinated ships and new masking rules. Kenneth Moton is in Miami with the latest. Good morning, Kenneth. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're going to get the latest on the pandemic now. Cases are falling all across the country, as we're all trying to figure out those new guidelines from the CDC. Here in New York, it's the latest state to drop its mask mandate, but some public health experts are saying it's too soon. Stephanie Ramos joins us for the latest. Welcome back, Stephanie. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to the pandemic and some confusion caused by the CDC's latest guidance on who should be wearing masks. ABC's Trevor Ault joins us with the latest. Good morning, Trevor. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Matt, thanks so much, and of course, stay safe. Here at home many Americans are trying to readjust to the idea of a mask-free world in many locations. Here in New York, crowds gathering in Central Park on a beautiful spring day. The subway set to resume 24-hour service as of tomorrow. Here's ABC's Trevor Ault from New York. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We do wanna turn now to our "GMA" Cover Story. So after the CDC said that vaccinated people can take off their masks in many settings, Americans are coming to terms with a whole new way of life. In February, a survey by the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of respondents said they felt uneasy about returning to in-person interaction. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MARTHA RADDATZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Vice President Kamala Harris discussing assistance for India, which on Friday, reported over 400,000 new cases, a global record. For more, let's bring in our friend, Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. Good morning, Dr. Jha. You heard that very frightening report from the "New York Times" reporter in India. Beyond the great personal tragedy, how does this affect the efforts worldwide to fight the pandemic? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) James, thanks very much. Let's bring in the CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. And I want to get to the mask guidance, Dr. Walensky, but first that crisis in India. We just heard that more aid is coming. So heartbreaking, so horrifying, what more must be done? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) So we have a lot to get to this morning, so let's get right to Eva Pilgrim at a mass vaccination site here in New York. Good morning, Eva. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And, George, now to that new guidance from the CDC about summer camps that will help keep children safe at camp this summer. Chief medical correspondent Doctor Jennifer Ashton joins us now. So, break it down for us, please. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We do have a lot of news this morning and we're going to start with the CDC. They're expected to release new guidelines about wearing masks outdoors later today, as more states across the country are lifting their outdoor mask rules. ABC's Eva Pilgrim is in Brooklyn with the latest. Good morning, Eva. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Well, according to the National Retail Federation, more than $27.5 billion were expected to be spent on gift cards over this holiday season. But experts say many go unused, get lost or worse, are drained by fraudsters. Our Becky Worley has tips on how to make the most of those gift cards. Becky, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, George. We're gonna turn now to some politicians behaving badly. A case of do as I say, not as I do, so to speak. So the Mayor of Austin is under fire right now after telling his constituents to stay home because of the pandemic, and then he went on a vacation to Mexico. T.J. Holmes is here with more. He's not the only one out there. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOM LLAMAS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with a deeper dive on the issue of masks and when to use them. Joining us now is Dr. Todd Ellerin, an infectious disease expert in the Boston area who's also been treating COVID patients around the clock. Doctor, first of all, thank you for your time tonight. Help us understand the new guidance on masks. There's been a lot of confusion on this one. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) How happy am I? The real MVP, Wanda Durant, the mother of superstar Kevin Durant. You know, she put so much of her life on hold as a young, single mother to raise her two sons, and now she's going to share her story, and we're going to speak to her in just a moment. You looking good. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]