US halves isolation guidelines for asymptomatic Covid-19

[WASHINGTON] US health authorities on Monday (Dec 27) halved the recommended isolation time for people with asymptomatic Covid-19 infections from 10 to 5 days, with a surge of cases causing travel chaos and threatening wider social disruption.

"The Omicron variant is spreading quickly and has the potential to impact all facets of our society," the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention's director Rochelle Walensky said in a statement announcing the change.

"These updates ensure people can safely continue their daily lives."

AFP