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Here’s the CDC’s new advice for protecting yourself against COVID-19
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to make it easier for Americans to steer clear of COVID-19.The pandemic has been with us for 2½ years, but conditions are constantly changing — and that can complicate efforts to avoid its worst effects. Whether you’ve been diligent about reducing your risk or you’ve gone…
August 12, 2022
What to Know About the CDC’s New, Shorter Isolation Guidelines
Photo: Peter Titmuss (Shutterstock)As Omicron cases continue to surge in the U.S., the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days to five days for anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19—as long as they are asymptomatic. After five days of staying home (or isolating in…
December 28, 2021