CDC shortens coronavirus quarantine period, adds travel-related testing recommendations - News Summed Up

CDC shortens coronavirus quarantine period, adds travel-related testing recommendations


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday announced shorter coronavirus-related quarantine periods ahead of anticipated holiday travel. The CDC announced two acceptable quarantine periods, though noted that the previously-established 14 days of quarantine is the best way to reduce risk of virus spread. LIVE UPDATES: Today's latest COVID-19 headlinesThe agency advised people should still watch for symptoms for COVID-19 14 days after exposure. "This should be done in combination with reducing non-essential activities for seven days after travel." If travelers do not get tested, the agency advises reducing non-essential activities for ten days.


Source: Fox News December 02, 2020 16:28 UTC



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