"Concerns Rise Over CDC's Plan to Ease COVID Isolation Guidelines for High-Risk Patients"

The CDC is preparing to change its covid isolation guidance, allowing people to return to work and school after being fever-free for 24 hours without medication and with improving symptoms, similar to other respiratory viruses. This has raised concerns among medically vulnerable individuals, who fear increased exposure and the end of paid leave benefits. Critics argue that covid should not be treated like other respiratory viruses due to its higher hospitalization and mortality rates, as well as long-term complications. The proposed changes have sparked debate over balancing public health and economic considerations, with some advocating for protective measures while others emphasize the need to minimize disruptions.