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I'm seeing a lots of confusion (even from reputable science journalists) about the updated @CDCgov quarantine guidance today ( https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine.html)
To be clear: this is about QUARANTINE (if you're exposed) not isolation (if you test positive).
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To be clear: this is about QUARANTINE (if you're exposed) not isolation (if you test positive).
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CDC still recommends a 14d quarantine.
Neither of the 2 options to reduce quarantine are as effective as quarantining for the full 14d. But, we fully recognize the burden quarantine places on many people - so these options may strike a better balance.
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Neither of the 2 options to reduce quarantine are as effective as quarantining for the full 14d. But, we fully recognize the burden quarantine places on many people - so these options may strike a better balance.
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Option 1:
Quarantine can end after Day 10 as long as no symptoms have developed.
(No testing required with this option)
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Quarantine can end after Day 10 as long as no symptoms have developed.
(No testing required with this option)
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Option 2:
Quarantine can end after Day 7 as long as no symptoms have developed and a diagnostic test (either PCR or antigen) is negative (within 48h of the time of planned quarantine discontinuation).
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Quarantine can end after Day 7 as long as no symptoms have developed and a diagnostic test (either PCR or antigen) is negative (within 48h of the time of planned quarantine discontinuation).
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In both situations, symptom monitoring and masking should continue through Day 14.
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