(NPR) CDC Shortens Its COVID-19 Quarantine Recommendations

CDC Shortens Its COVID-19 Quarantine Recommendations








A sign reminds motorists of Los Angeles County's stay-at-home regulation. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rolled out its revised guidelines for people potentially exposed to the coronavirus.



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CDC Shortens Its COVID-19 Quarantine Recommendations






In revised guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention trimmed recommended quarantine for possible exposure — down from 14 days to seven to 10, depending on test results and symptoms.