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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19 from 14 days to 10 days if the exposed person has no symptoms, or seven days if that individual receives a negative test result, according to multiple reports.
The CDC says, however, that a 14-day quarantine is still the safest option.
“Reducing the length of quarantine may make it easier for people to take this critical public health action by reducing the economic hardship associated with a longer period, especially if they cannot work during that time,” said Dr. Henry Walke, the CDC’s incident manager for its COVID-19 response. “In addition, a shorter quarantine period can lessen stress on the public health system and communities, especially when new infections are rapidly rising.”
In July, the CDC changed its recommendation from 14 days to 10 days of isolation after COVID-19 symptoms appear for positive individuals, according to AP.
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