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U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

CDC no longer requires 5-day isolation for mild COVID-19 cases

Guideline change aims to align with flu and respiratory virus recommendations [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

3 months ago

The CDC hasn't nixed its 5-day COVID isolation ruleyet. Here's why it might

CDC considering updating COVID-19 isolation guidelines to allow people testing positive to leave isolation after 24 hours symptom-free.

Evolution of public health policies and living with new pathogens like COVID-19 highlighted by potential CDC guideline revisions. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

3 months ago

CDC may drop COVID guidelines to mimic California: 'I think it's reasonable to move on'

The CDC is considering loosening its COVID-19 guidelines, potentially changing isolation recommendations for those who test positive.

The planned guidelines would no longer require isolation if a person has been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication and their symptoms are improving. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

California updated its COVID-19 isolation guidelines. What does it mean for you?

California has updated its COVID-19 guidelines to focus on high-risk individuals and reduce social disruptions.

The state's new guidance no longer recommends a specific isolation period for those who test positive for the virus, instead it is based on the severity of symptoms. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California updated its COVID-19 isolation guidelines. What does it mean for you?

California has updated its COVID-19 guidelines to focus on high-risk individuals and reduce social disruptions.

The state's new guidance no longer recommends a specific isolation period for those who test positive for the virus, instead it is based on the severity of symptoms. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

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California updated its COVID-19 isolation guidelines. What does it mean for you?

California has updated its COVID-19 guidelines to focus on high-risk individuals and reduce social disruptions.

The state's new guidance no longer recommends a specific isolation period for those who test positive for the virus, instead it is based on the severity of symptoms. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

2 months ago

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The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

CDC updates guidelines for COVID-19 in schools

Differences in how schools and child care centers follow CDC recommendations [ more ]

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Berkeley Unified loosens COVID-19 guidelines further

New guidelines from the California Department of Public Health have relaxed COVID-19 restrictions at Berkeley schools.

Students who test positive for COVID-19 can now return to school with a mask on as long as their symptoms are mild and improving.

The district's approach to the pandemic has shifted from a comprehensive program to a more limited operation. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California updated its COVID-19 isolation guidelines. What does it mean for you?

California has updated its COVID-19 guidelines to focus on high-risk individuals and reduce social disruptions.

The state's new guidance no longer recommends a specific isolation period for those who test positive for the virus, instead it is based on the severity of symptoms. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee