CDC officials still stress the importance of preventing the spread even amid the shortened isolation time. “We're in a different situation, but we must use the tools that work to protect against ...

The agency's new guidance also moves away from an earlier recommendation on using test results to decide when to stop isolation ... the CDC suggests people take additional precautions like ...

While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has not updated its isolation guidelines for COVID-19 infections, changes might be on the horizon. The Washington Post reported the CDC is planning to do ...

The guidelines for isolation ... according to the CDC. While the guidelines have been significantly scaled back, health officials are still urging sick persons to take extra precautions in the ...

The updated guidance throws out the previous five-day isolation recommendation ... to your normal activities, the CDC recommends that you “take added precaution” for the next five days ...

The agency is loosening its covid isolation recommendations ... ahead of any gatherings, CDC officials said. “Testing as soon as you have symptoms can help you take precautions early, and ...

Happy Tuesday. Today, health reporter Lena H. Sun has a scoop for The Washington Post that you can read just below. As many loyal Health 202 readers probably know, Lena focuses on covering public ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is updating its COVID-19 guidance so people who test positive for the virus ...

Many doctors have been urging the CDC to lift isolation guidance for months ... may need to take additional precautions. Dr. Katie Passaretti, chief epidemiologist at Atrium Health in Charlotte ...

But they recommend that people take additional precautions ... of severe illness. The CDC also noted that states and countries that have already shortened recommended isolation periods have ...