Queensland's COVID-19 quarantine restrictions are changing. What are the close contact rules?
3 years ago

Queensland's COVID-19 quarantine restrictions are changing. What are the close contact rules?

ABC  

Quarantine requirements have changed for fully vaccinated people who come into contact with a positive COVID-19 case in Queensland. However, under the new rules, fully vaccinated close contacts can move out of home quarantine on day eight, provided they test negative on days one and five of the isolation period. Vaccinated householders identified as close contacts won't need to quarantine at all but they will need to get a test on days one and five, unless they can separate from the contact. Queensland Health says that, if the close contact is 12 years old or younger, vaccinated people who live in the same household as the contact don't need to quarantine but are required to get a COVID-19 test on days one and day five. Queensland Health says travellers would need to enter into government-arranged accommodation if they: have been overseas in the past 14 days from a Queensland safe travel zone country and people who qualify as "overseas travellers") are in a COVID-19 Interstate Exposure Venue in the past 14 days in the past 14 days are a Queensland resident returning home or a new resident relocating to Queensland if they do not qualify as hotspot travellers or a to Queensland if they are a Queensland resident returning home from the restricted border zone if they travelled there for a non-essential purpose and do not qualify as a hotspot traveller.

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The US Center for Disease Control proposes to scrap its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations. What are the rules in Australia?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The US Center for Disease Control proposes to scrap its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations. What are the rules in Australia?

ABC  

Americans testing positive for COVID-19 will no longer be told to stay home for five days under new rules proposed by the Center for Disease Control, local media has reported. While isolation is no longer a legal requirement, Australians who test positive for COVID-19 should also avoid "high-risk settings" like hospitals and care facilities for at least seven days "or …

National cabinet is cutting the COVID-19 isolation period from seven to five days. But there are exceptions to the new rules
2 years, 4 months ago

National cabinet is cutting the COVID-19 isolation period from seven to five days. But there are exceptions to the new rules

ABC  

Australia's COVID-19 restrictions will change in less than a fortnight. Mr Albanese said Paid Pandemic Leave Disaster Payments would be reduced to reflect this five-day isolation period — that'll come into effect from September 9. "Here, to simply reduce it to five days, that’s not sensible because you will have 50 per cent of people released out of isolation that …

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change

ABC  

The number of people hospitalised with COVID-19 in Queensland is likely to exceed 1,000 in coming weeks, the highest number of the pandemic so far, health authorities say. Key points: More than 2,300 Queensland health staff are off work due to COVID-19 Isolation rules around the COVID reinfection period cut from 12 weeks to four weeks Queensland CHO John Gerrard …

COVID quarantine times, risk designation adjusted
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID quarantine times, risk designation adjusted

China Daily  

China has shortened the COVID-19 quarantine time for inbound international travelers and refined the designation of medium- and high-risk areas, in an effort to cope with the highly infectious Omicron variant more precisely, according to a document released on Tuesday. Rather, we are aiming for higher standards and more targeted and faster response in dealing with outbreaks, while adhering to …

WA's relaxed COVID rules explained, from masks and G2G passes, to close contact changes
2 years, 8 months ago

WA's relaxed COVID rules explained, from masks and G2G passes, to close contact changes

ABC  

On Friday, WA will take another big step in living with COVID, removing many of the restrictions people have become accustomed to as the virus spread through the state. But anyone aged 12 and over will still have to wear one in places like: public transport, including taxis and rideshare vehicles public transport, including taxis and rideshare vehicles airports airports …

South Australia to drop COVID-19 close contact rules from next week
2 years, 8 months ago

South Australia to drop COVID-19 close contact rules from next week

ABC  

South Australia will scrap close contact quarantine rules from the end of next week. Key points: SA will scrap close contact rules from next week People will need to notify employers if they are a close-contact, conduct multiple at-home tests and stay away from high-risk settings The state's health chief recommended delaying changes for a week The move brings the …

NSW, Victoria Covid changes: Dr Kerry Chant announces household contact change, told to wear masks
2 years, 8 months ago

NSW, Victoria Covid changes: Dr Kerry Chant announces household contact change, told to wear masks

Daily Mail  

Australia's two biggest states have officially confirmed they will scrap close-contact isolation requirements for household contacts after Scott Morrison declared: 'The pandemic has passed.' In NSW, top doctor Kerry Chant said close contacts will be asked to take daily rapid antigen tests and wear a face mask in indoor settings. Punters will soon no longer be required to show their …

Victoria to lift COVID close contact isolation rules, ease vaccine requirements ahead of weekend
2 years, 8 months ago

Victoria to lift COVID close contact isolation rules, ease vaccine requirements ahead of weekend

ABC  

Victoria's isolation rules for close contacts will be scrapped, along with vaccine requirements and mandatory mask rules under an easing of restrictions announced this morning. Key points: Close contacts of COVID cases will no longer be required to isolate in Victoria Isolation protocols will remain in place for COVID-positive cases The vaccine mandate will also be scrapped on the back …

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?
2 years, 8 months ago

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?

ABC  

Over the past few days, a barely perceptible trend has emerged in Victoria's daily tally of COVID-19 infections. "Hopefully we only ever replace one case with less than one now and we'll keep that reproductive number below one and see the numbers come down," Professor Bennett says. Professor Blakely says that's because while vaccines stop people getting seriously ill, "they …

Debate over COVID-19 close contact isolation as Australia faces peak of Omicron BA.2 wave
2 years, 8 months ago

Debate over COVID-19 close contact isolation as Australia faces peak of Omicron BA.2 wave

ABC  

As Australia moves into winter, changes to restrictions are up for discussion as governments try to strike the balance between living with COVID-19 and protecting the community. Some believe the logical next step in "living with COVID" is to treat it like any other respiratory infection, while others say easing close contact rules could push case numbers up again. "That's …

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure

ABC  

The number of hospital and ambulance workers unable to work due to COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past 10 days as the Health Minister foreshadows another suspension on some elective surgeries. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 …

COVID-19 close contact rules for WA schools updated as parents and carers avoid quarantine
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 close contact rules for WA schools updated as parents and carers avoid quarantine

ABC  

New rules have been introduced for close contacts linked to COVID-19 cases in West Australian schools. Key points: Parents with a child who is a close contact do not need to quarantine Parents with a child who is a close contact do not need to quarantine The Chief Health Officer says the rules will minimise the impact on families The …

When is it safe to socialise after recovering from COVID-19? Here's what the experts say
2 years, 11 months ago

When is it safe to socialise after recovering from COVID-19? Here's what the experts say

ABC  

After spending a week in isolation with COVID-19, many people are desperate to reconnect with family and friends. Professor Talley, however, was concerned at new data from Japan suggesting people carrying the Omicron strain were potentially most infectious three to six days after their first symptoms. He said the "worrying" research cast doubt on the accepted hypothesis that people with …

Omicron 2022: Jacinda Ardern will force New Zealand household Covid contacts to isolate for 24 DAYS
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron 2022: Jacinda Ardern will force New Zealand household Covid contacts to isolate for 24 DAYS

Daily Mail  

New Zealand will make household contacts of Covid cases isolate for 24 days under harsh new rules brought in to combat an impending Omicron outbreak. New Zealand will make household contacts of Covid cases isolate for 24 days under harsh new rules brought in to combat an impending Omicron outbreak The extension to isolation comes as New Zealand recorded 84 …

Queensland has changed its COVID-19 rules for international arrivals. Here's what you need to know
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland has changed its COVID-19 rules for international arrivals. Here's what you need to know

ABC  

It is taking a while to get across the line, but Queensland will soon achieve a double-dose COVID vaccination rate of 90 per cent for people aged 16 and over. "It's a time for families to reunite," Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said. Ms Palaszczuk said the requirement for international arrivals to take a rapid antigen test was a "precautionary measure". …

US revises 5-day isolation Covid guidelines for asymptomatic patients, adds no fever for 24 hours
3 years ago

US revises 5-day isolation Covid guidelines for asymptomatic patients, adds no fever for 24 hours

India Today  

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its Covid isolation guidelines that reduced quarantine period for asymptomatic patients to five days. The move was criticised on social media and in 48 hours, the CDC revised its guidelines on December 29 to say, “People with Covid-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their …

What is the new national definition of a close contact? And what were the rules before?
3 years ago

What is the new national definition of a close contact? And what were the rules before?

ABC  

National cabinet has agreed on what defines a person as a close contact of a COVID-19 case. Now Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a close contact will be someone who has spent four hours or more with a confirmed case in a household or household-like setting, such as a residential care facility. In Western Australia, the government says a close …

No10 rules out cutting Covid self-isolation to FIVE days
3 years ago

No10 rules out cutting Covid self-isolation to FIVE days

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson was today told to 'be careful about changing tactics' as pressure ramped up on No10 to slash the Covid self-isolation period to five days. But the Government has said there are 'no further changes' planned On reducing the time spent in Covid quarantine Dr Michael Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization health emergencies programme has said …

US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine
3 years ago

US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine. The CDC’s isolation and quarantine guidance has confused the public, and the new recommendations are “happening at a time when more people are testing positive for …

Queensland records 86 new cases of COVID-19 as new requirements for close contacts begin tomorrow
3 years ago

Queensland records 86 new cases of COVID-19 as new requirements for close contacts begin tomorrow

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 86 new cases of COVID-19 as authorities announce shorter quarantine and isolation periods for close and casual contacts from tomorrow. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said the "vast majority" of patients had "minimal symptoms" but one person was in intensive care. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: …

Sydney and Melbourne relaxing isolation rules for fully vaccinated international travelers
3 years ago

Sydney and Melbourne relaxing isolation rules for fully vaccinated international travelers

CNN  

CNN — Fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in Sydney and Melbourne will no longer have to quarantine for 72 hours starting Tuesday, December 21, Australian government officials announced Thursday. In a joint statement, the premiers of New South Wales and Victoria said international travelers who are fully vaccinated will instead be required to show proof of a negative result from …

NSW COVID-19 restrictions are changing for vaccinated and unvaccinated people today — this is what you need to know
3 years ago

NSW COVID-19 restrictions are changing for vaccinated and unvaccinated people today — this is what you need to know

ABC  

More COVID-19 restrictions in NSW are being eased today, and, for the first time since June, unvaccinated people are being given significant freedoms too. In some other high-risk settings, like superspreader transmission events, NSW Health may specifically order some people who are not household contacts of confirmed cases to isolate for seven days. Across NSW, 94.8 per cent of people …

South Australian authorities announce further details for border reopening on November 23
3 years, 1 month ago

South Australian authorities announce further details for border reopening on November 23

ABC  

Fully vaccinated South Australians will only have to quarantine for seven days if they are deemed a close contact of a COVID-19 case, under new rules when borders reopen on November 23. Key points: South Australia will open its borders on November 23 Authorities today revealed further details about plans to trace, test and isolate COVID-19 cases after that date …

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria

Daily Mail  

Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules. Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules The reopening of the border comes with tough …

Queensland has hit its first major COVID vaccine milestone. Here's what that means
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland has hit its first major COVID vaccine milestone. Here's what that means

ABC  

Queensland has hit its first major COVID-19 vaccine milestone, meaning border restrictions eased on Monday for fully vaccinated travellers from hotspots. As for international arrivals, people can catch a direct flight to Queensland if they are fully vaccinated Australian citizens or permanent residents, with a negative COVID test result in the 72 hours before arrival. Anyone who wants to enter …

Planning a trip to Queensland? Beware of the fine print around COVID-19 vaccine requirements
3 years, 1 month ago

Planning a trip to Queensland? Beware of the fine print around COVID-19 vaccine requirements

ABC  

If you're planning a trip to Queensland before Christmas, there are a few important things to know. As soon as Queensland hits that 70 per cent double vaccination target, life gets easier for fully vaccinated people entering the state from hotspots. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 …

What do Queensland's new COVID-19 rules mean for the vaccinated and unvaccinated?
3 years, 2 months ago

What do Queensland's new COVID-19 rules mean for the vaccinated and unvaccinated?

ABC  

From mid-December, where you can go and what you can do will depend on whether or not you've had two COVID-19 vaccine doses. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says from December 17, or when 80 per cent of Queenslanders over 16 are fully vaccinated, those who are fully immunised will go about daily life with no restrictions at all. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot …

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases

ABC  

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed the limits that will be put on Queenslanders who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-next month. Key points: The easing of restrictions will only apply for those who are fully vaccinated Hospitals, aged care facilities and prisons will also require both doses Acting Chief Health Officer warned the freedoms and reopened borders would …

Families will be forced to isolate for 14 days at home if just one member gets COVID-19 in Queensland
3 years, 2 months ago

Families will be forced to isolate for 14 days at home if just one member gets COVID-19 in Queensland

ABC  

With Queensland slowly edging towards its vaccination targets, those who have had two doses will still have to quarantine for two weeks if they get COVID-19. Key points: Queensland is preparing for a worst case scenario of 1,200 COVID-19 cases a day when borders reopen on December 17 Restrictions and lockdowns in areas with low vaccination rates remain an option, …

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel
3 years, 2 months ago

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel

ABC  

Western Australia's border restrictions for those travelling from Queensland will ease on Wednesday, after a COVID-19 scare delayed plans for quarantine-free travel to resume last week. Key points: Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory are already on the list South Australia, …

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers

ABC  

Victoria is set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for international arrivals from next month, bringing it into line with New South Wales. It's understood arriving travellers would need to be fully immunised and test negative for coronavirus. At this stage, it's believed the quarantine changes will be officially announced at Friday's COVID-19 media conference. Melbourne opening up after 263 days …

Young Queenslanders urged to get vaccinated because COVID-19 will 'find people who aren't'
3 years, 2 months ago

Young Queenslanders urged to get vaccinated because COVID-19 will 'find people who aren't'

ABC  

Slow uptake of COVID-19 vaccines by young people could see Queensland struggle to hit the 80 per cent vaccination rate by the December 17 date, a leading infection control specialist has warned. Key points: Queensland's border opening is scheduled to go ahead on December 17 Professor McLaws says Queensland should introduce rapid antigen testing on the border The Queensland government …

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date

Daily Mail  

The Queensland government has hinted at its plans for re-opening the state's borders as NSW celebrates freedom day after hitting its 70 per cent vaccination target. Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says unvaccinated Queenslanders need to get the jab within 'five to six weeks' to protect themselves from a surge of Delta cases as locked-down parts of Australia begin to reopen. …

COVID updates: International travel resumes next month as PM announces changes to border restrictions — as it happened
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID updates: International travel resumes next month as PM announces changes to border restrictions — as it happened

ABC  

Mr McGowan is being asked about international borders reopening and when WA will open. He said the state wasn't going to set a date at this point in time, and that it was "really a NSW thing" because they had enough COVID in the community that travelling overseas and returning didn't really add to the risk profile. "WA will open …

Queensland records seven new community cases of COVID-19
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland records seven new community cases of COVID-19

ABC  

Queensland has recorded seven new community cases of COVID-19 with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk saying virus creep from New South Wales was very concerning. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. Dr Young …

COVID-19: Precautions You Must Take During Home Quarantine
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: Precautions You Must Take During Home Quarantine

News 18  

COVID-19 is a highly contagious viral disease and thus, it becomes increasingly difficult to protect yourself as well as your family when you are at the home quarantine. Here are other precautions that you must take during home quarantine in order to protect your family members: The person must maintain an ideal distance from the elderly, pregnant women, children and …

Queensland records three new cases of COVID-19 in home quarantine
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland records three new cases of COVID-19 in home quarantine

ABC  

Queensland has recorded three new cases of COVID-19 in home quarantine, all linked to the Indooroopilly cluster, as the Premier urges people not to travel into NSW. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from …

Covid contact tracing to be scaled down, change in quarantine rule
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid contact tracing to be scaled down, change in quarantine rule

NL Times  

Based on advice from the Outbreak Management Team, the government will soon scale down coronavirus source and contact tracing. Last week, the OMT said that quarantine and source and contact tracing can be adjusted as more and more people are now vaccinated against Covid-19, the respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The RIVM and health service GGD, who is …

Queensland records two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases linked to Portuguese restaurant
3 years, 6 months ago

Queensland records two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases linked to Portuguese restaurant

ABC  

Queensland has recorded two new cases of community transmission of COVID-19 linked to a cluster stemming from a leak from hotel quarantine last weekend. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. School …

Interstate school holidaymakers book Queensland trips hoping COVID-19 won't close the borders
3 years, 6 months ago

Interstate school holidaymakers book Queensland trips hoping COVID-19 won't close the borders

ABC  

Ongoing uncertainty around border closures and COVID-19 restrictions in the lead-up to school holidays has brought another wave of cancellations and anxious waits for would-be travellers. Key points: Occupancy rates over the holidays have already dropped by around 20 per cent in Far North Queensland For some businesses, this winter could be make or break and depend on any border …

Victoria's COVID outbreak sees travel restrictions return for Queensland border
3 years, 7 months ago

Victoria's COVID outbreak sees travel restrictions return for Queensland border

ABC  

Victoria is tackling another COVID-19 outbreak, which means some restrictions are back for Queenslanders travelling to and from the southern state. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. New exposure sites Contact …

Brisbane COVID-19 case infected despite 'no breaches' in protocol as doctor waits to see if she has highly transmissible UK strain
3 years, 9 months ago

Brisbane COVID-19 case infected despite 'no breaches' in protocol as doctor waits to see if she has highly transmissible UK strain

ABC  

Queensland health authorities are investigating how a Brisbane doctor caught COVID-19 within a hospital as they wait to find out if she has the highly infectious UK strain. Key points: Contact tracers are racing to find people who attended three "high risk" locations on Thursday The doctor tested positive on Friday after waking up with a sore throat Hospitals and …

Australian Open: Nine active cases of COVID-19 in quarantine, say officials
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Nine active cases of COVID-19 in quarantine, say officials

The Hindu  

One case of COVID-19 among those in quarantine ahead of the Australian Open has been reclassified, local health officials said on Sunday, leaving nine active cases in the group of players and support staff isolating in Melbourne hotels. COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria also said in a statement that the one case of the virus acquired overseas reported on Sunday was not …

Coronavirus self-isolation period reduced from 14 to 10 days across UK
4 years ago

Coronavirus self-isolation period reduced from 14 to 10 days across UK

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The quarantine period for contacts of a positive coronavirus case and those travelling arriving from the …

Queensland has opened its borders today so what can we expect as coronavirus restrictions ease
4 years, 1 month ago

Queensland has opened its borders today so what can we expect as coronavirus restrictions ease

ABC  

Celebrations are underway at Brisbane Airport today as the first interstate arrivals touch down in Queensland, marking the end of the state's months-long border closure. Key points: The Queensland border still remains shut to South Australia The Queensland border still remains shut to South Australia Queensland recorded no new cases of coronavirus today Queensland recorded no new cases of coronavirus …

CDC Likely To Recommend Shortening Coronavirus Quarantine Period
4 years, 1 month ago

CDC Likely To Recommend Shortening Coronavirus Quarantine Period

NPR  

CDC Likely To Recommend Shortening Coronavirus Quarantine Period Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP Rick Bowmer/AP Federal health officials are likely to shorten their recommendation for how long people should quarantine to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus from the current 14 days to as few as seven. However, Adm. Brett Giroir, a member of the White House …

What The New CDC Definition Of A COVID-19 'Close Contact' Means For You
4 years, 2 months ago

What The New CDC Definition Of A COVID-19 'Close Contact' Means For You

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released another new COVID-19 guideline, this time as it pertains to those who are considered in “close contact” with someone who is infected with the coronavirus. The pool of individuals considered close contacts will get a lot bigger with this new guidance ― especially when you consider interactions in schools …

CDC Reduces Consecutive Minutes Of COVID-19 Exposure Needed To Be A 'Close Contact'
4 years, 2 months ago

CDC Reduces Consecutive Minutes Of COVID-19 Exposure Needed To Be A 'Close Contact'

NPR  

CDC Reduces Consecutive Minutes Of COVID-19 Exposure Needed To Be A 'Close Contact' Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP Updated at 11 a.m. Chan School of Public Health told NPR in an email that the new definition "captures most of the instances where there would be transmission but doesn't vastly expand the number." "This will mean a …

Covid quarantine period could be lowered to 10 days
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid quarantine period could be lowered to 10 days

NL Times  

People who are likely to be infected with the coronavirus, for example because they had contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19 or came from a coronavirus hotspot, should be told to quarantine at home for 10 days, instead of the current 14 days, the Outbreak Management Team said in advice to the government, NOS reports. It takes a …

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