The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened its COVID-19 advice Thursday to focus on vulnerable persons and deemphasize regular screening of healthy people or the 6-foot rule that became sacrosanct during the height of the pandemic.
The new guidance also says persons who’ve failed to remain up to date on their vaccination and booster shots do not need to quarantine at home if they were exposed to the coronavirus.
Instead, the CDC says people should wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested on the fifth day after exposure. This streamlines guidance so that all persons are given the same advice regardless of vaccination or booster status.