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Mar 1, 2024 · The CDC’s new guidance now matches public health advice for flu and other respiratory illnesses: Stay home when you’re sick, but return to school or work once you’re feeling better and you’ve been...
Mar 15, 2024 · New guidance from the CDC advises people to isolate until they have been fever-free and with symptoms improving for at least 24 hours, and then take precautions for five days, which covers the...
Mar 1, 2024 · As much as possible, you should stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both: Your symptoms are getting better overall, and. You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
Mar 5, 2024 · The CDC has simplified its recommendations for how long to stay home and isolate after testing positive or experiencing symptoms to be consistent across COVID-19, influenza, and RSV infections. This way, anyone who develops symptoms can follow the same isolation guidance, irrespective of what respiratory virus they’re infected with.
Aug 9, 2020 · As health experts learn more about COVID-19 (remember it’s only been around for about seven months!), there’s evidence that suggest people are no longer contagious 10 days after the infection begins, even if you had symptoms.
Jan 30, 2023 · Hot Topics. COVID-19 Vaccine. Immunizations. Most people who get COVID-19 or flu can treat themselves at home and often don't need to see a health care provider. However, if you have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms, especially if you are at risk of complications, you are encouraged to get tested.
Apr 5, 2024 · For as long as COVID-19 symptoms get worse, stay home and apart from people who don't have COVID-19. That will help stop the spread of the virus. People with weakened immune systems may need to stay apart, also called isolate, for longer. Your healthcare professional can advise you on what's best in your situation.
