The CDC no longer requires a 5-day isolation period for COVID-19 positive individuals. People can return to school or work once they are feeling better and fever-free for 24 hours. Dr. Marc Siegel supports this change and believes the pandemic is diminishing.
Key Points
CDC no longer requires a 5-day isolation period for COVID-19 positive individuals
People can return to school or work once they are feeling better and fever-free for 24 hours
Dr. Marc Siegel supports the change and believes the pandemic is diminishing
Pros
Simplifies isolation guidelines for COVID-19 positive individuals
Reflects progress made in protecting against severe illness from COVID-19
Cons
Some may argue it is premature to relax isolation guidelines