CDC Shortens Quarantine Time To 7 To 10 Days

CNBC reports:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday announced shortened alternatives to its recommended quarantine for people who were exposed to someone with Covid-19, Dr. Henry Walke, the CDC’s Covid-19 incident manager, said.

The agency previously recommended that anyone who was exposed to Covid-19 quarantine for 14 days. Walke said the agency still recommends a 14-day quarantine “as the best way to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19.” However, he said the CDC has identified “two acceptable alternatives.”

The quarantine can end after 10 days if the person has not developed any symptoms, Walke said, adding that it can end after just seven days if the asymptomatic person also tests negative for the virus.

Breaking: The CDC cut the recommended quarantine period for people exposed to Covid-19 to 7 to 10 days, down from 14 days, reflecting findings on how long infections take to develop https://t.co/TFyIvteMIT

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