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1. www.nbcnews.com › health › health-newsCDC lifts Covid isolation guidelines for those who test ...

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   Mar 1, 2024 · People who test positive for Covid no longer need to isolate for five days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

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3. www.verywellhealth.com › how-long-to-quarantineHow to Quarantine or Isolate With COVID-19: 5-Day Rule

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   Feb 24, 2024 · If you test positive for COVID-19, you should isolate for at least five full days after the start of symptoms or after a positive test (if you didn't have symptoms). People with more severe symptoms or whose symptoms are not improving need additional isolation time.

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4. publichealth.jhu.edu › 2024 › virologist-explainsVirologist Explains the CDC’s New COVID Isolation Guidance ...

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   Mar 5, 2024 · Before this, the CDC recommended that people who test positive for COVID should isolate away from others for five days and wear a well-fitting mask around others for the following five days. This was different from the general guidance for other common respiratory viruses, like flu and RSV.

5. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › helpfulHelpful guidelines if you test positive or negative for COVID-19

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   Nov 30, 2022 · ANSWER: Generally, if you are positive for COVID-19 by either the antigen or PCR test, you will need to be in isolation for a minimum of five days from the onset of your symptoms and/or a positive test for COVID-19.

6. www.factcheck.org › 2024 › 03Explaining the New CDC Guidance on What To Do if You Have ...

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Since December 2021, the agency had recommended individuals isolate for at least five days after developing symptoms of COVID-19, or after a positive test if asymptomatic. After five days,...

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   How long should I wait before taking antigen tests?

   • You should continue wearing a mask and wait at least 48 hours before taking another test. Continue taking antigen tests at least 48 hours apart until you have two sequential negative results. This may mean you need to continue wearing a mask and testing beyond day 10.

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   Do I need to keep a test if I have a positive result?

   • If you have gotten a positive result on a test, you don't need to keep testing. The CDC recommends that you isolate at home until you've been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication and your symptoms are improving.

   How Long Will You Test Positive for COVID-19? - Verywell Health

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   How long after a viral RNA test can you get a PCR test?

   • Gigi Gronvall, PhD, senior scholar at the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, told Verywell that since the viral RNA can hang around, the CDC recommends people do not get PCR tests for 90 days after they got a positive result (if they need to test, they can use rapid tests instead).

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8. archive.cdc.gov › www_cdc_gov › coronavirusIsolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC

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   May 11, 2023 · 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.

9. www.verywellhealth.com › how-long-does-a-positiveHow Long Will You Test Positive for COVID-19? - Verywell Health

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Key Takeaways. If you get COVID-19, you may continue to test positive even after you're feeling better. Some people who recover from COVID may test positive for weeks or even months after they were sick.