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Analysis: Experts Question New U.S. CDC Policy on Covid Isolation Period
"Unvaccinated people take much longer to clear the virus and not be infectious," said Dr. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute. "Some people clear the virus in a day; others take a week or more."
Some Nations Rethink Isolation, Testing Rules as Omicron Sweeps Globe
Almost 900,000 cases were detected on average each day around the world between Dec. 22 and 28.
NBA Cuts Isolation Time for Some Players Who Test Positive for COVID
The NBA said in the memo that the new protocols "reflects analysis of testing data that the league and its infectious disease experts and epidemiologists have gathered throughout the pandemic."
CDC Significantly Reduces Estimate of Omicron Prevalence in U.S.
Omicron was most prevalent in the South, the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and the New York area in the week that ended on Dec. 25, according to CDC data.
Goldman Sachs Will Require U.S. Employees to Get Booster Shots
Starting in February, anyone eligible to receive a booster shot must have obtained one in order to enter Goldman offices.
Apple Closes Swath of Retail Stores In New York Amid City’s COVID-19 Surge
In addition to closures in New York, Apple has also shut down stores in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Ohio, Texas, Georgia and Florida, the outlet added.
68 Cruise Ships Under CDC Investigation Following COVID Outbreaks
The affected cruise lines include Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian.
Fauci Says U.S. Should Consider Domestic Flight Vaccine Mandate; More Planes Grounded
President Joe Biden, speaking to reporters on Monday, declined to say whether he endorsed a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The president has previously said he did not consider them necessary.
Omicron Surge and Storms Disrupt Air Travel For 4th Straight Day
Thousands of customers have been affected by the latest pandemic-driven travel disruptions since Christmas Eve, with airlines including United blaming a "nationwide spike in Omicron cases" in recent days.
CDC Cuts COVID Isolation Period Recommendation in Half
The updated guidance advises that after the recommended isolation period, people should wear face masks for at least five days to "minimize the risk of infecting others."