The New York Times (2/13, Mandavilli) reports this means Americans could “return to their routines if they have been fever free for at least 24 hours without medication.” The same standard applies to the influenza and respiratory syncytial viruses.
CNN (2/13, Gumbrecht) reports, “The science around Covid-19 transmission hasn’t changed, but experts broadly agreed...that easing isolation timeframes won’t significantly increase community transmission or severe outcomes – in part because the virus has been circulating at very high levels, even with more restrictive guidance in place.”
Reuters (2/13, Shah, Sunny) reports, “The government has yet to sign off on the guidelines the agency is expected to release in April for public feedback, the report added.”