Cancellation of Quarantine: CDC Changed Self-Isolation Guidelines
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed their guidelines for self-quarantine for 14 days after returning from travel abroad or to other states. Writes about it USA Today.
The CDC has updated its travel requirements, advising travelers to "follow the recommendations or requirements of the state, territory, tribe and local population after travel." Previous guidelines recommended a 14-day quarantine for those returning from international destinations or areas with a high concentration of coronavirus cases.
While the CDC still notes that people exposed to the coronavirus pose a risk of infecting others within 14 days, the agency recommends that travelers, “no matter where they traveled or what they did during the trip,” observe social distancing, wear a mask outside the home. , wash your hands often and pay attention to COVID-19 symptoms when you return home.
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“You may have been exposed to COVID-19 while traveling,” the CDC said in a statement. “You may feel well and have no symptoms, but you could spread the virus to others.”
Individual states have a number of quarantine requirements and guidelines for visitors and residents returning from overseas and out-of-state travel.
Some states require visitors and residents returning from other states to be quarantined; other states require a recent negative COVID-19 test in lieu of quarantine.
Anyone looking to travel should check the state's official websites for details.
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