CDC Updates COVID Isolation Guidelines to 5 Days

The CDC has updated its COVID guidance, allowing people who have tested positive to return to normal activities when symptoms are improving and they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication. The changes are part of broader recommendations on respiratory illnesses, including COVID, flu, and RSV. CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen explained that the shift in guidance is based on lower hospitalizations and deaths despite high levels of virus spread, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and staying up to date with vaccines.