As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sought to clarify its COVID isolation guidance Tuesday, they managed to further muddy the waters, experts say.
— only to reverse course 75 days later to say vaccinated people in hot spots should wear masks in indoor, public settings.It said online it did not require tests at the end of isolation because "a negative antigen test does not necessarily indicate the absence of transmissible virus." The agency recommends wearing a "well-fitting mask," with or without a test, when leaving isolation.
Experts acknowledge that it can be tricky to communicate with the public as science changes. They said they also recognize access to testing has also been an issue in recent weeks.The advice could and should be delivered in simpler and clearer terms, experts said. "I'd recommend a rapid antigen test and if it's still positive, stay home longer," Ranney said. "And if you're symptomatic, you have to stay home until you get better."
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