The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made adjustments to the recommended quarantine time for patients who contract COVID-19.
On Wednesday, the CDC announced people can end quarantine after 10 days, without a test, if they have no symptoms. If individuals receive a negative test, they can end their quarantine after seven days. That said, the CDC still encourages people to monitor their symptoms for 14 days, especially if they end quarantine early.
The new CDC guidelines come on the same day the United Kingdom approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use. Both Pfizer and Moderna have submitted their vaccines to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization in the United States. Dr. Smith said he expects coronavirus patients in the U.S. to begin receiving vaccines before the year’s end.
Meanwhile everyone is encouraged to social distance, wash hands and wear a mask.
Source: WAVE
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