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health1 year ago

"CDC Simplifies COVID Isolation Guidelines, Drawing Comparisons to Flu"

The CDC has released new guidance treating COVID-19 more like the flu, consolidating its rules with those for other respiratory viruses and dropping the 5-day isolation recommendation. The agency argues that COVID-19's impact now resembles that of other respiratory illnesses and that most cases go undiagnosed. Critics worry about the potential risks of this approach, but the CDC points to declining hospitalizations and deaths, emphasizing the importance of vaccination. The agency also highlights the underreporting of flu deaths and the similarity in total COVID-19 and flu deaths, ultimately folding SARS-CoV-2 into the group of common seasonal respiratory viruses.

via Ars Technica|
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health1 year ago

"CDC Updates COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines for Recovering Patients"

The CDC has updated its guidance for COVID-19 patients, stating that individuals no longer need to isolate for five days after symptoms end. Instead, they should stay home until at least 24 hours after symptoms improve and they are fever-free without medication. The guidelines also recommend wearing masks, maintaining distance, testing, and practicing enhanced hygiene. These changes align with longstanding flu recommendations and aim to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses. Despite a slight decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the virus continues to affect older adults at higher rates.

via ABC News|
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health1 year ago

"Expert Recommendations for COVID-19 Isolation Amid Changing CDC Guidance"

The CDC is considering new Covid isolation guidance, potentially shifting from the current five-day isolation period to a more individualized approach based on symptom improvement and fever-free status. Immunologist Dr. Purvi Parikh recommends following the current five-day rule or waiting until symptoms resolve, wearing a mask if leaving home while symptomatic, and considering Paxlovid treatment if eligible. She also advises rapid testing and vaccination for vulnerable individuals, as Covid symptoms vary and not everyone develops fevers.

via CNBC|
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health-policy1 year ago

"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.

via Yahoo! Voices|
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health-policy1 year ago

"Debate Over CDC's COVID Isolation Guidelines Sparks Concern Among Vulnerable Populations"

The CDC is preparing to ease covid isolation guidance, alarming medically vulnerable individuals who fear returning to work while still contagious. Critics argue that treating covid like other respiratory viruses overlooks its higher hospitalization and mortality rates, as well as long-term complications. While some support the change, concerns remain about its impact on community transmission and the risk to immunosuppressed individuals. The shift also raises questions about paid leave policies and the potential consequences for public health and workplace productivity.

via The Washington Post|
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health1 year ago

CDC Considers Changing COVID Isolation Guidelines

The CDC is reportedly considering changing its COVID-19 isolation guidance, potentially advising people to rely on symptoms instead of a set isolation period. This change, if implemented, could impact workplace policies and the spread of the virus, particularly affecting vulnerable individuals. Some experts express concerns about treating COVID-19 more like the flu and the potential risks posed by this approach.

via NPR|
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health1 year ago

CDC to Revise COVID Isolation Guidelines, Ending 5-Day Rule

The CDC is reportedly planning to update its COVID-19 isolation guidance, moving away from a fixed five-day period to a symptom-based approach, allowing individuals to end isolation once they have been fever-free for 24 hours without medication and their other symptoms are mild and improving. This change, expected in April, reflects the evolving understanding of immunity and vaccination status in the US, and aligns with updated guidance from some states and other countries. The CDC has not confirmed the report, but the potential shift comes amid ongoing efforts to adapt public health measures to the changing pandemic landscape.

via Ars Technica|
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health1 year ago

CDC Considers Ending 5-Day Covid Isolation Guidelines

The CDC is expected to update its Covid-19 isolation guidance to no longer require isolation once individuals have been fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are mild or improving, aligning with guidance for other respiratory viruses. This change comes as California and Oregon have already broken with CDC guidance, and experts believe that the increased immunity and access to treatment for Covid-19 make the update prudent. However, some, including Dr. Eric Topol, argue that this change could promote more spread of the infection. Despite the update, Covid-19 is still circulating at high levels across the US, leading to thousands of hospitalizations and hundreds of deaths each week.

via CNN|
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health-covid-191 year ago

"Health Secretary Becerra Defends CDC's Shortened COVID Isolation Guidance"

U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra defended the CDC's COVID isolation guidelines, despite California's decision to shorten the recommended isolation period for those testing positive. Becerra emphasized that the CDC's guidance is not mandatory and that states have the autonomy to make their own decisions. California's move to shorten the isolation period has not led to a spike in cases, and COVID-19 hospitalizations and positive tests have declined. Becerra urged people to stay updated on COVID-19 vaccines, emphasizing that the virus still poses a potential threat.

via The Mercury News|
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health-covid-191 year ago

"California's Controversial COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines Spark Backlash Amid Pandemic Recovery"

California has relaxed its COVID-19 isolation guidance, allowing infected individuals with no symptoms to leave home sooner or not isolate at all, as long as their symptoms are improving. However, they must wear high-quality masks for 10 days and test negative on two consecutive rapid tests before stopping isolation. Some experts criticize the looser guidance, while others note that many residents haven't been following official guidance anyway. The state's winter wave of COVID-19 appears to be plateauing or declining, with lower levels of severe illness due to vaccinations, natural immunity, and new medications.

via Los Angeles Times|
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health1 year ago

California Updates COVID Isolation Guidelines: Key Points to Note

California and Los Angeles County have relaxed their COVID-19 isolation guidance, now advising infected individuals to isolate only while experiencing active symptoms, with asymptomatic individuals not required to do so. Masking is recommended for 10 days after symptom onset or first positive test, and infected individuals should seek medical advice for potential treatment. Testing is still recommended for symptomatic individuals, but negative results from at-home rapid tests may not be as accurate, requiring retesting after 48 hours if symptoms persist.

via Los Angeles Times|
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