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Dec 28, 2021 · Have you or a loved one been exposed to COVID-19 and you're not sure what to do next? Learn the difference between — and how to do — isolation and quarantine as next steps.
Jul 19, 2024 · As the nation experiences a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, questions might arise if you, a family member or friend becomes ill.
Dec 30, 2021 · Quarantine refers to staying away from others after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 when you don't know whether you've been infected or not.
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...
Dec 27, 2021 · The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they’ve tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to five...
Feb 24, 2024 · COVID-19 quarantine rules under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend masking after exposure and isolating for at least five days with a positive test. Here's how long the quarantine and isolation timelines last.
May 11, 2023 · Isolation. If you test positive for COVID-19, stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days. Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public. Do not go places where you are unable to wear a mask.
Mar 20, 2020 · Preventing the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 is key to slowing the pandemic. People who have symptoms or who have suspected or known exposure to the virus, should practice self-quarantine or self-isolation. But what do the terms mean, and which should you do?
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...
Quarantine. US President Richard Nixon greeting the Apollo 11 astronauts in NASA's mobile quarantine facility. A quarantine is a restriction on the movement of people, animals, and goods which is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests. It is often used in connection to disease and illness, preventing the movement of those who may ...
