Guidance for asymptomatic individuals differs greatly depending on one's vaccination status. Here's what you need to know:
Epidemiologist Dr. John Brownstein discusses the omicron variant and lack of COVID-19 testing across the U.S.Amidst growing pressure as COVID-19 cases surge across the country, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now announced that it will shorten the recommended isolation time for asymptomatic people who test positive for COVID-19, and update guidance for people who have been exposed to the virus.
Guidance for asymptomatic individuals differs greatly depending on one's vaccination status. Here's what you need to know:Anyone, regardless of vaccination status, who tests positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic, should isolate themselves for at least five days, down from 10 days, the CDC said. According to the CDC, an isolation period of five days, followed by wearing a well-fitting mask around others, will minimize the risk of spreading the virus to others.If you are exposed and unvaccinated, or not fully vaccinated, the CDC now recommends that you quarantine for five days, followed by"strict mask use" for five days after your quarantine.
If symptoms do occur, the CDC stressed that you should immediately quarantine, until a negative test confirms that the symptoms are not due to COVID-19.A healthcare worker administers a Covid-19 test at a testing site in Farragut Square in Washington, Dec. 23, 2021.
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