The new guidance aligns recommendations for coronavirus with other respiratory viral diseases such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.
of Simplified guidance Even if you don’t know which virus is causing your illness, we recommend the following:
- You should stay home if you are sick or have symptoms
- If your symptoms improve and your fever has not persisted for a while, resume your normal activities. at least 24 hours without drugs.
This change reflects a sustained decline in most countries. serious consequences of the virus Since the pandemic began. It is also recognized that many people have not been tested for the new coronavirus infection.
The agency said less than half of people said they would get tested for the new coronavirus at home if they had cold or cough symptoms, and less than 10% said they would get tested at a pharmacy or medical institution. He pointed to a recent study. medical personnel; medical institutions;
The virus is still killing people, Average 2,000 people Weekly deaths are down more than 90 percent from the micron peak, officials said.
In 2022, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 exceeded 245,000. Last year, that number was about 76,000.
“Today’s announcement reflects progress in our protection against severe illness caused by COVID-19,” CDC Director Mandy Cohen said in a statement. “But we still need to use the common-sense solutions we know work to protect ourselves and others from serious illness from respiratory viruses, including: That includes vaccinations, treatment, and staying home when you’re sick.”
The change is more realistic Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, said it’s better than asking people to quarantine for five days.
“We make a lot of broad decisions in health care because we know how people behave,” Benjamin said. “Medicine is both an art and a science. In many ways, they [CDC] Follow the art elements of this. ”
Even if you return to work or school immediately, the CDC still wants people to: Stay safe for 5 days After returning. This includes wearing masks around vulnerable people and opening windows to improve indoor fresh air flow.
