The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have changed its definition of a “close contact,” which impacts the agency’s recommendation on who should quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday expanded how it defines a “close contact” of someone with Covid-19 as it released new evidence showing the coronavirus can be passed during ...

Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines a "close contact" as spending a total of 15 minutes within 6 feet of an infected... CDC Expands Definition Of Being At Increased Risk Of ...

The CDC is considering changing its quarantine guidelines for those who have been in close contact with someone who is infected with the coronavirus. Currently, those who have been in close contact ...

People recovering from COVID-19 may soon no longer be advised to isolate for five days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly considering updating its quarantine guidelines. The ...

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Often called “the voice of CDC,” the MMWR series is the agency’s primary ...