What we know about quarantine and isolation

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  Updated Jan. 4, 2022
  
  Why CDC Shortened Isolation and Quarantine for the General Population
  
  COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant have increased along with seasonal increases in influenza and other respiratory virus infections. The potential for a large number of cases raises serious concerns about societal impact due to illness, as well as isolation and quarantine requirements [1]. CDC has been monitoring the emerging science on when and for how long a person is maximally infectious with Omicron, as well as the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses against Omicron infection. Data related to the mental health effects of the pandemic and adherence to prevention interventions have also been considered.
  
  
• Content Notes:
  Quarantine -- Isolation -- Recommendations for Specific Settings.
• Subjects:
  Communicable Disease Control Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Patient Isolation Quarantine
• Document Type:
  Webpage
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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  urn:sha256:88a8998ba6d01668ca4d9c42bc1c454f0fe87077ae5ddc83d90d2ac5b4150734
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/113086/cdc_113086_DS1.pdf
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