The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could well modify its advice when it comes to COVID-19 isolation.
Since 2021, the CDC has told confirmed COVID patients to stay home for at least five days, thus limiting the chance to spread the virus. The Washington Post is reporting people might be able to go to work, school or other public areas if they don’t have a fever for at least 24 hours without medication and symptoms are either mild or improving.
The Post referenced a number of unnamed CDC officials for its report, saying this will align with the agency’s guidance on other illnesses like influenza and RSV.
If this is confirmed, the policy adjustment could take place by April. At least two states, California and Oregon, are using similar guidance.
