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"California's Controversial COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines Spark Backlash Amid Pandemic Recovery"

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Source: Los Angeles Times
"California's Controversial COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines Spark Backlash Amid Pandemic Recovery"
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California has relaxed its COVID-19 isolation guidance, allowing infected individuals with no symptoms to leave home sooner or not isolate at all, as long as their symptoms are improving. However, they must wear high-quality masks for 10 days and test negative on two consecutive rapid tests before stopping isolation. Some experts criticize the looser guidance, while others note that many residents haven't been following official guidance anyway. The state's winter wave of COVID-19 appears to be plateauing or declining, with lower levels of severe illness due to vaccinations, natural immunity, and new medications.

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