Quarantine

Four public health experts discuss their personal behavior and risk calculus during this omicron surge --NBC News .

Fri, 2022-01-07 18:30 — mike kraft

In a confusing chapter of the pandemic, experts share their own approaches The omicron variant has left many vaccinated people confused about how to stay safe. Four experts describe their personal behavior and risk calculus. NBC News

The rapid spread of the omicron variant has left many vaccinated people feeling confused about which activities are safe as the U.S. heads into the third year of the Covid-19 crisis.

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

CDC updates Covid-19 prevention guidance for K-12 schools

Fri, 2022-01-07 17:01 — mike kraft

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about CDC updates Covid-19 prevention guidance for K-12 schools
Log in or register to post comments

CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine

Wed, 2022-01-05 01:06 — mike kraft

CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine | AP News NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults. AP NEWS

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine
Log in or register to post comments

Coronavirus FAQ: The difference between isolation and quarantine

Fri, 2021-12-31 19:30 — mike kraft

Coronavirus FAQ: Remind me, what's the difference between isolation and quarantine? The Centers for Disease Control changed its guidelines for isolation and quarantine during this pandemic. Not everyone is sure how to define those terms. Also, not everyone is 100% behind the changes. NPR.org

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Analysis

Read more about Coronavirus FAQ: The difference between isolation and quarantine
Log in or register to post comments

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

Tue, 2021-12-28 00:41 — mike kraft

(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.

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

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

Fri, 2021-12-17 18:49 — mike kraft

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

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine
Log in or register to post comments

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

Thu, 2021-10-21 16:22 — mike kraft

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

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about Some Georgia schools are trying test-to-stay instead of quarantine for students exposed to COVID-19
Log in or register to post comments

Will AstraZeneca shots be accepted for travel to the US?

Tue, 2021-09-21 18:21 — Naomisfreeman

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.

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about Will AstraZeneca shots be accepted for travel to the US?
Log in or register to post comments

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

Tue, 2021-09-21 00:56 — mike kraft

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.

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags:

Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?:

Situation Report

Read more about CDC recommends waiting period for Afghan flights to U.S. after measles cases
Log in or register to post comments

Biden order allows government to require quarantine for measles cases

Fri, 2021-09-17 23:50 — mike kraft

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.

Country / Region Tags:

General Topic Tags: