CDC is reportedly considering shortening COVID-19 quarantine time
Newsy
Health officials are considering a proposal that would allow people to leave isolation after they have been fever-free for 24 hours or more.
People recovering from COVID-19 may soon no longer be advised to isolate for five days.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly considering updating its quarantine guidelines.
The New York Times reported that health officials are considering a proposal that would allow people to return to their normal daily activities after they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
The change would be a reflection of how the U.S. continues to adapt to the changing COVID-19 virus. At the height of the pandemic, people were told to quarantine for two weeks. That was eventually scaled back to 10 days. In 2021, the CDC said most people only needed to quarantine for five days.
It's unclear whether federal health officials are also considering changes to their masking guidance. While there are no longer federal mask mandates in place, the CDC recommends that people recovering from COVID-19 wear a mask for 10 days after symptoms first start.
