A lot has changed in recent weeks regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The arrival of the highly infectious, but likely less severe, omicron variant has forced U.S. health officials to re-examine guidance and issue new recommendations quickly as more Americans become infected.
However, the CDC has made some major changes to its COVID-19 recommendations in recent weeks. Here's where the guidance currently stands.Late last month, the CDC shortened the recommended isolation time for people who test positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to five days. The CDC adds that everyone who tests positive should wear a well-fitting mask when around others for at least five days after leaving isolation.Those who have gotten a booster shot or are within six months of their final COVID-19 vaccine dose do not need to quarantine if exposed to COVID-19. However, those exposed should wear a fell-fitting mask when around others for the next 10 days following their exposure.
"Alternatively, if a 5-day quarantine is not feasible, it is imperative that an exposed person wear a well-fitting mask at all times when around others for 10 days after exposure," the agency says."If symptoms occur, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not attributable to COVID-19," the agency says.Right now, everyone aged 16 and up is eligible for a booster shot of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
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