"Expert Reactions to CDC's Revised COVID Isolation Guidelines"
The CDC's new COVID isolation guidelines, recommending staying home until 24 hours after fever has disappeared and symptoms have lessened, have sparked differing perspectives among Lehigh Valley health experts. While some see it as a necessary shift to managing COVID as a part of life, others criticize it for being one-size-fits-all and not considering vulnerable populations. COVID-19 hospitalizations are down, but experts emphasize the need for continued precautions and vaccinations, as well as the recognition of different guidelines for healthcare settings.