Share this Story: Some nations rethink isolation, testing rules as Omicron sweeps globeSome nations rethink isolation, testing rules as Omicron sweeps globeArticle content ROME/WASHINGTON — Global COVID-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, Reuters data showed on Wednesday, as the Omicron variant raced out of control and governments tried to contain its spread without paralyzing fragile economies. Try refreshing your browser, or Some nations rethink isolation, testing rules as Omicron sweeps globe Back to videoAdvertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Earlier this week U.S. health authorities released new guidance shortening the isolation period for people with a confirmed infection to five days from 10, so long as they are asymptomatic. Article content Some disease experts questioned the new CDC rules that halve the isolation period for asymptomatic coronavirus infections, saying more infections could result. Morrison wants to make urgent changes to COVID-19 testing rules to ease pressure on testing sites.

Source: National Post December 30, 2021 06:57 UTC