CDC Recommends Shorter Covid Isolation, Quarantine For All

The CDC has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine. Asymptomatic individuals who test positive can reduce their isolation from 10 to 5 days, followed by 5 days of mask-wearing. Quarantine time for close contacts is also shortened. Evidence suggests individuals are most infectious two days before and three days after symptoms appear. These changes aim to alleviate disruptions in hospitals, businesses, and airlines caused by employee quarantines.

What is the new isolation period for asymptomatic individuals who test positive for COVID-19?

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 5 days

After the reduced isolation period, what precaution should asymptomatic individuals take?

• Avoid public places

• Wear a mask for five days

• Get retested immediately

• Self-isolate for another five days

According to the CDC, when is a COVID-19 positive individual most infectious?

• Two days before and three days after symptoms develop

• One week after symptoms develop

• Only after symptoms develop

• During the entire isolation period

How have the updated guidelines affected hospitals and businesses?

• Reduced disruptions due to quarantines

• Increased need for medical supplies

• Increased employee absenteeism

• No significant impact

What sector, besides hospitals and businesses, is mentioned as benefiting from the updated guidelines?

• Education

• Retail

• Airlines

• Manufacturing