"US CDC Simplifies COVID Isolation Guidelines, Ends 5-Day Isolation"
The U.S. CDC has updated its COVID-19 isolation guidelines, dropping the five-day recommendation and suggesting that individuals can return to normal activities if symptoms improve and they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication. The agency also recommended additional prevention strategies for the next five days and enhanced precautions for those at higher risk. CDC data estimated that nearly 92.3% of recent COVID-19 cases in the U.S. were caused by the sub-variant JN.1, and the agency has approved updated COVID vaccines as a second annual shot for adults aged 65 and older.
