The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that people who test positive for COVID-19 but have no symptoms should isolate for five days, down
but have no symptoms should isolate for five days, down from the previous recommendation of 10 days.
In addition to cutting the time in half for isolation, the CDC said that for people who are asymptomatic, an additional five days of wearing a mask when around others is recommended.
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