NEW: The CDC has shortened its isolation period for those who test positive for Covid, if asymptomatic, from 10 days to just 5. @arimoin explains why:

Dec 27, 2021 路 11:19 PM UTC

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Replying to @MehdiHasanShow @arimoin
Mistake.
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Replying to @MehdiHasanShow @KatiePhang @arimoin
Terrible idea. Developed pre-Omicron. Don鈥檛 follow it!!
Michael Mina
 @michaelmina_lab
27 Dec 2021
CDC鈥檚 new guidance to drop isolation of positives to 5 days without a negative test is reckless Some ppl stay infectious 3 days,Some 12 I absolutely don鈥檛 want to sit next to someone who turned Pos 5 days ago and hasnt tested Neg Test Neg to leave isolation early is just smart
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Replying to @MehdiHasanShow @arimoin
Corporate America has spoken and has hijacked the scientific community and institutions that we trusted. C'mon man.
Replying to @MehdiHasanShow @arimoin
As a healthcare worker how they feel about being thrown to the wolves. They're pissed. They should be. Nurses should strike.
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