Categories: Uncategorized

CDC Announces Shorter Quarantine Guidelines After a COVID-19 Exposure

BY CONNER INSURANCE
During a recent media briefing, the Centers for  Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an  update to quarantine guidelines, offering options for  shorter quarantine periods. The CDC’s updated guidance allows for the following  quarantine periods for those who may have been  exposed to COVID-19 but are without symptoms:
  • Ten-day quarantine period—An individual  may end quarantine 10 days after exposure  if the individual does not take a COVID-19  test.
  • Seven-day quarantine period—An individual  may end quarantine seven days after
exposure if the individual tests negative for  COVID-19. While offering these shorter alternatives, the CDC  still recommends a 14-day quarantine as the safest option. “We can safely reduce the length of  quarantine, accepting that there is a  small residual risk that a person who  is leaving quarantine early could transmit to someone else if they  became infected.” – Dr. John Brooks, COVID-19 response  chief medical officer for the CDC Updated Quarantine Guidelines These updated quarantine guidelines come after the  CDC studied the incubation period for COVID-19. The  agency hopes that this shortened time period will  improve compliance among the general public and  lessen the negative economic impact of extended  quarantine periods. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the CDC  continues to update guidance for preventing the  spread of COVID-19. For more information on the  coronavirus pandemic, contact Conner Insurance  today. 
theconners

Share
Published by
theconners
5 years ago

Recent Posts

Beyond the Coin Flip: Building Sustainable Healthcare in an Unpredictable Market

Beyond the Coin Flip: Building Sustainable Healthcare in an Unpredictable Market. For many employers, healthcare…

1 week ago

Insurance Considerations After Major Life Changes: Marriage, Divorce, New Baby, and Teen Drivers

Life is full of milestones—getting married, welcoming a new baby, experiencing a divorce, or adding…

1 week ago

The GLP-1 Boom: A Breakthrough With a Growing Blind Spot

The GLP-1 Boom: A Breakthrough With a Growing Blind Spot. Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and…

2 weeks ago

Understanding Prior Authorization in Pharmacy Benefits

Understanding Prior Authorization in Pharmacy Benefits. Heading to the pharmacy to fill a prescription only…

1 month ago

Navigating Prior Authorization: A Checkpoint on Your Healthcare Journey

Navigating Prior Authorization: A Checkpoint on Your Healthcare Journey. Just like planning a road trip,…

1 month ago

NICE Healthcare is Bringing a New Standard of Care to Indianapolis in 2026

NICE Healthcare is Bringing a New Standard of Care to Indianapolis in 2026. With a…

2 months ago