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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its COVID-19 guidance to focus on reducing the risk of severe illness and, in doing so, minimizing strain on the health care system.
Perhaps the most notable change is eliminating the recommendation that someone isolate if they have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. The guidance does call for wearing a properly fitting mask for 10 days after exposure and getting tested at least five days after. In addition, the updated guidance doesn’t distinguish between vaccinated and unvaccinated people, though breakthrough cases in those who are up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination typically are far milder.
The updated guidance asks you to keep four priority areas in mind to protect yourself and your community from COVID-19 ...
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