New CDC Timelines for Isolation and Quarantine

Written By Jeff Kelley

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has revised its timelines for quarantine and isolation periods for those who contract COVID-19 or are exposed to it. Why the change? Science. They have found most transmission occurs early, in the 1-2 days prior to onset of symptoms and a few days after. The new guidelines state:

  • If you test positive for COVID, the recommended time for isolation is 5 days (down from 10, so long as symptoms have resolved), followed by 5 days wearing a mask around others. This is for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.

  • If you are vaccinated, boosted, and exposed to COVID-19: No quarantine required. Wear a mask for 10 days, then test on day 5.

  • If you are unvaccinated and exposed to COVID-19: quarantine for 5 days followed by strict mask use for an additional 5 days.

More details at the CDC table below and on their website.

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