CDC Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Periods

On December 27, the CDC updated its isolation and quarantine guidance, reducing recommended isolation from 10 days to 5 days for asymptomatic people and a 5-day quarantine period for people exposed to COVID-19.
Here are the new guidelines:
ISOLATE If You Test Positive for COVID-19 | |
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Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
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QUARANTINE If You Were Exposed to Someone with COVID-19 | |
Who: |
Anyone who is fully vaccinated/boosted, defined as:
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Anyone considered not fully vaccinated, defined as:
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The CDC is not requiring a negative test to end isolation due to the fact that positive PCR tests can remain positive for up to 12-weeks after initial infection.
Read more about the updated guidance here.
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See the CDC's COVID website for current information and trends.
