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"Debating the CDC's New Covid Isolation Guidelines: Expert Opinions and Public Health Concerns"

Three COVID experts criticize the CDC's shortened isolation guidelines, arguing that the contagious period for COVID is variable and may extend beyond five days. They warn that reducing isolation periods could lead to increased viral transmission and long-term health consequences, advocating for extended isolation and thorough testing before resuming normal activities. They emphasize the potential risks of long COVID, including a range of chronic conditions, and urge caution in relaxing public health measures without a full understanding of the virus's long-term effects.

via Self|

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"CDC Updates Covid Isolation Guidelines Amid Falling Hospitalizations and Deaths"

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shortened the isolation period for Americans with Covid or other respiratory infections, allowing them to return to daily activities if they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication and if their symptoms are improving. The new guidelines also apply to influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, and emphasize the importance of limiting close contact, wearing masks, improving indoor air quality, and practicing good hygiene. The CDC's director, Dr. Mandy Cohen, highlighted the significant decreases in Covid-related hospitalizations and deaths this winter, attributing a vast majority of hospitalizations to those who did not receive the latest shots.

via The New York Times|

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