Ridley School District in the Philadelphia suburbs was already using a policy similar to the new CDC guidelines, said Superintendent Lee Ann Wentzel. Students who test positive for COVID must be fever-free without medication for at least 24 hours before returning to school. When they come back,...
Those who have been within 6 feet of someone with COVID for a cumulative total of at least 15 minutes over a 24-hour period should stay home for 14 days after their last contact with that person and watch for symptoms. If possible, those quarantining should also stay away fr...
According to the CDC, theguidelines for COVID-19are now in line with those of influenza, RSV and other respiratory illnesses, advising those feeling sick to stay home and return to work or school after being fever-free for 24 hours. “Today’s announcement reflects the progress we have made...
“We’ve gotten to the point where we are suffering from flu at a higher rate than COVID,” he said. “What this guidance will do is help to reinforce that — regardless of whatcontagious respiratory viral infectionyou have — stay home when you’re sick, come back when you’re better...
Still, easing COVID isolation guidance when the science around the virus' infectiousness hasn't changed could angervulnerable groups, CDC officials and experts told the Post. Loosening the guidelines "sweeps this serious illness under the rug," Dr. Lara Jirmanus, a clinical instructor at Harvard...
The CDC no longer advises a five-day isolation period when you test positive for COVID, but recommends taking other precautions once your symptoms subside.
including at home. Individuals may choose to test starting on day 6 of their infection and discontinue masking after 2 consecutive negative tests 48 hours apart. Individuals with moderate or severe COVID-19 are required to isolate for 10 days, while those with resurgent or worsening symptoms must...
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines for COVID-19 – under which the virus that essentially shut down the world four years ago will be treated more like the flu. The new guidelines end guidance for Americans to stay home for five days after...
When can I go back to work after COVID-19? Apandemic-era pleafor Americans to isolate at home for five days after testing positive for COVID-19 is also being ended. Instead, the CDC will urge people sick withsymptomsof respiratory viruses tostay homeuntil their fever has disappeared for ...
The NFL essentially is back to normal entering its third season amid COVID-19. No description available CDC: What to do if you were exposed to COVIDRead full article: CDC: What to do if you were exposed to COVID The CDC relaxed its COVID guidelines last week, dropping the recommendation...