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Update: US officials defend reduced isolation guideline, new figures on cases

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2021-12-30 10:13

Officials defend new isolation rules; studies show shorter, fewer hospitalizations with omicron: Live COVID updates The CDC is recommending reducing the number of isolation days from 10 to five for those who test positive for COVID-19. Latest news. YahooNews

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U.S. CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time for infected persons without symptoms

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2021-12-27 17:41

(CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they've tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to five days if they don't have symptoms -- and if they wear a mask around others for at least five more days.

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CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-12-17 11:49

CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine Children exposed the virus needn't return to virtual learning if their schools can implement a rigorous testing regime instead. Laura Meckler Washington Post

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Some Georgia schools are trying test-to-stay instead of quarantine for students exposed to COVID-19

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2021-10-21 10:22

Instead of quarantine for Covid-exposed students, some schools are trying test-to-stay For test-to-stay, if Covid-exposed students test negative and have no symptoms, they can continue going to school in person. If the exposed student tests positive, they must isolate at home. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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Will AstraZeneca shots be accepted for travel to the US?

Submitted by Naomisfreeman on Tue, 2021-09-21 12:21

EU says people vaccinated with AstraZeneca shots should be able to travel to U.S BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Tuesday it would make sense for the United States to allow travel by people vaccinated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots, although existing U.S. guidance already authorises those travellers. On Monday, the White House said it would lift restrictions from November that bar EU citizens, including those fully vaccinated, from traveling to the United States.

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CDC recommends waiting period for Afghan flights to U.S. after measles cases

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2021-09-20 18:56

CDC recommends waiting period for Afghan flights to U.S. after measles cases The CDC announced that it would halt flights to the U.S. for Afghan evacuees for at least a week out of an abundance of caution. Erin Banco POLITICO

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending the Biden administration halt flights of Afghan evacuees from military bases overseas to the U.S. for at least 21 days following a measles vaccination, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

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Biden order allows government to require quarantine for measles cases

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-09-17 17:50

Biden order would allow government to require quarantine for measles The Biden administration on Friday added measles to the list of quarantinable diseases following a small outbreak of the disease among recent arrivals from Afghanistan. Rebecca Beitsch TheHill

The Biden administration on Friday added measles to the list of quarantinable diseases following a small outbreak of the disease among recent arrivals from Afghanistan.

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Florida: Over 5,000 students quarantine or isolate because of Covid in one school district

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2021-08-17 17:49

Over 5,000 students quarantine or isolate because of Covid in Florida school district Hillsborough County Public Schools administrators called an emergency meeting to consider a potential mask mandate "for all students and staff." NBC News

More than 5,000 students and hundreds of employees in a single Florida school district have tested positive for Covid-19 or may have been exposed to the coronavirus, school officials said Monday.

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Overview: Latin America registers more than 1 million deaths, Germany quarantines British vistors

Submitted by mike kraft on Sat, 2021-05-22 16:54

Coronavirus digest: Latin America passes 1 million deaths | DW | 22.05.2021 The region, which includes hard-hit Brazil, has recorded almost 30% of all global fatalities. Meanwhile, US states are lifting lockdown restrictions as the rate of vaccination increases. Follow DW for the latest. Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com) DW.COM

Latin America passes 1 million deaths

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OVERVIEW: Italy imposes 5-day quarantine, BioNTech ramps up vaccine production

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2021-03-30 11:19

The Latest: Italy orders 5-day quarantine on entries from EU ROME — Italy has imposed a five-day quarantine on people entering from other EU countries in a bid to deter Easter getaways and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Health Minister Roberto... AP NEWS

ROME — Italy has imposed a five-day quarantine on people entering from other EU countries in a bid to deter Easter getaways and limit the spread of the coronavirus.

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