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As the pandemic continues to shift and change, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is gearing up to roll out some new guidelines that will surely have everyone talking. The agency is finally loosening up its COVID-19 isolation recommendations, and conservative Americans are saying “It’s about time!”
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According to the planned guidance, the CDC will suggest that individuals who test positive for the virus may not need to isolate at home if they haven’t had a fever for 24 hours and their symptoms are getting better. This practical approach is a breath of fresh air for those who have grown tired of strict lockdowns and quarantines.
CDC officials, in their internal discussions, have recognized the significant changes that have taken place since the virus first emerged, with the vast majority of the population now having some level of immunity due to prior infection or vaccination. It’s clear that with this new reality, it’s time to take a more practical approach to managing the virus.
While the new guidelines won’t apply in certain high-risk settings like hospitals, they are in line with the recommendations for other contagious illnesses like the flu and RSV. This shift in perspective is a welcome change for many who are eager to move past the pandemic and regain a sense of normalcy in their lives.
Of course, the White House still needs to give the final approval for these new guidelines, but conservative Americans are hopeful that this is a step in the right direction. The CDC’s last update to its COVID isolation guidelines came in December 2021, when the quarantine period was reduced from 10 days to five. However, even that was being disregarded by many who were ready to move on from the pandemic phase.
As California and Oregon have already made similar moves, it seems like the CDC is finally catching up to what many Americans have been thinking. With the pandemic evolving and immunity levels on the rise, it’s high time for a more practical and realistic approach to managing COVID-19. Let’s hope the CDC follows through and gives Americans the guidance they need to move forward confidently.
