The updated CDC guidance does not say that isolated people have to test negative before emerging from isolation, but said that if people want to take a test, âthe best approach is to use an antigen test towards the end of the 5-day isolation period.â
The move comes shortly after the CDCÂ shortened the isolation period from 10 to five days for people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 who are asymptomatic or are recovering from their symptoms. Isolation is followed by five days of wearing a mask when around others, the CDC advised…