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US debate over mask mandates resumes as COVID-19 cases increase

Wed, 2022-01-12 17:30 — mike kraft

Soaring COVID-19 cases renew US debate over mask mandates | AP News Officials across the U.S. are again weighing how and whether to impose mask mandates as COVID-19 infections soar and the American public grows ever wearier of pandemic-related restrictions. AP NEWS

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A Guide to the CDC's new COVID Isolation Rules

Tue, 2022-01-11 11:41 — mike kraft

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Confused By The CDC's New COVID Isolation Rules? Here's A Clear Guide.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance for isolating is dense and can be somewhat confusing — especially since the rules seem to be in constant flux based on community transmission levels and people’s vaccination status. But here, we break it down, clear and simple, so you know if, when, and how you need to isolate.

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Four public health experts discuss their personal behavior and risk calculus during this omicron surge --NBC News .

Fri, 2022-01-07 11:30 — mike kraft

In a confusing chapter of the pandemic, experts share their own approaches The omicron variant has left many vaccinated people confused about how to stay safe. Four experts describe their personal behavior and risk calculus. NBC News

The rapid spread of the omicron variant has left many vaccinated people feeling confused about which activities are safe as the U.S. heads into the third year of the Covid-19 crisis.

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CDC updates Covid-19 prevention guidance for K-12 schools

Fri, 2022-01-07 10:01 — mike kraft

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CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine

Tue, 2022-01-04 18:06 — mike kraft

CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine | AP News NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults. AP NEWS

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Coronavirus FAQ: The difference between isolation and quarantine

Fri, 2021-12-31 12:30 — mike kraft

Coronavirus FAQ: Remind me, what's the difference between isolation and quarantine? The Centers for Disease Control changed its guidelines for isolation and quarantine during this pandemic. Not everyone is sure how to define those terms. Also, not everyone is 100% behind the changes. NPR.org

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Update: US officials defend reduced isolation guideline, new figures on cases

Thu, 2021-12-30 10:13 — mike kraft

Officials defend new isolation rules; studies show shorter, fewer hospitalizations with omicron: Live COVID updates The CDC is recommending reducing the number of isolation days from 10 to five for those who test positive for COVID-19. Latest news. YahooNews

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U.S. CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time for infected persons without symptoms

Mon, 2021-12-27 17:41 — mike kraft

(CNN) 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 days if they don't have symptoms -- and if they wear a mask around others for at least five more days.

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