The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Posts Updated COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidance
On Tuesday, January 4, the CDC posted the updated COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidance to their website. With the Omicron variant surging throughout Wisconsin and the United States, these recommendations are motivated by the latest science on the severity of disease, when transmission occurs, and for how long a person is maximally infectious. The new quarantine and isolation guidance also reflects the societal impacts the pandemic is having on families and employers across the country.
This new guidance applies to the general population in the community, including workplaces and K-12 schools. To accompany the guidance, the CDC has developed a corresponding rationale and FAQs. This guidance does not apply to healthcare personnel, correctional institutions, or homeless shelters. Additional updates for these settings will be forthcoming.
DHS encourages local and tribal health departments to review and implement this guidance in their jurisdictions. DHS will work to incorporate the new recommendations into Wisconsin specific quarantine and isolation guidance, along with the corresponding communications materials including the DHS website, fact sheets, and publications. Please distribute this message widely within your organization and with your partners.
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