Covid-19: C.D.C. Reverses Testing Advice for Fully Vaccinated

[MisterNiceKitty]

Published July 28, 2021
Updated Aug. 12, 2021

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/07/28/world/covid-delta-variant-vaccine

"Anyone who has been potentially exposed to the virus should get tested, the C.D.C. now says. Previous guidance recommended testing only for fully vaccinated people who were symptomatic.

In addition to revising its mask guidance on Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also quietly updated its testing recommendations for people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

The agency now advises that vaccinated people be tested for the virus if they come into contact with someone with Covid-19, even if they have no symptoms. Previously, the health agency had said that fully vaccinated people did not need to be tested after exposure to the virus unless they were experiencing symptoms.

“Our updated guidance recommends vaccinated people get tested upon exposure regardless of symptoms,” Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, the agency’s director, said in an email to The New York Times. “Testing is widely available.”

Fully vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor spaces after exposure, the agency said. Three to five days later, they should be tested for the virus.

If the results come back negative, they can stop wearing masks indoors. If results are positive, the infected should isolate at home for 10 days."

[Texaswitchy]

1. This would be everybody unless you stay home.

Stay a hermit.

[MisterNiceKitty]

2. I'm sorry Texaswitchy

Were you trying to say something, I'm afraid I missed it.

[Texaswitchy]

4. The horse is out of the barn.

One of my neighbors has it and stays home.

Mild case, had her shots.

Still got it.

The no vaccine folks have screwed up everything.

[MisterNiceKitty]

5. Oh I see

But the CDC recommends that vaccinated can take masks off even after the 3-5 days period if testing negative.

So the cycle can begin again

[Blues Heron]

3. translation - wear your masks people!

this virus does not mess around. Indoor, outdoor, wherever, just mask like your life depends on it - it does.

[MisterNiceKitty]

6. +1

[Texaswitchy]

7. Yes.

She does not drive anymore.

Everything is delivered.

Her daughter is taking care of her now.

I am off to the testing site to be tested.

Drive in site.

Stay safe everybody.

Wear your masks.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

8. Yes mask up