CDC eases Covid guidance as U.S. has more tools to fight the virus and keep people out of the hospital

A sign outside of a hospital advertises COVID-19 testing on November 19, 2021 in New York City. On Friday vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention voted unanimously in recommending a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccines for all adults in the United States six months after they finish their first two doses.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday that the Covid-19 has a lower risk of serious illness and death compared to earlier in the Pandemic.

The CDC doesn't recommend testing people for infections in most settings. Screening is still recommended in nursing homes and prisons.

According to the new CDC guidance, people who aren't up to date on their vaccines don't need to be in a hospital. Public health officials recommend that these people wear a mask for 10 days and be tested on day five.

According to a report published Thursday by the CDC, there is a high level of immunity in the population from both the vaccines and infections which means the virus now poses a lower threat to public health. The U.S. has the necessary vaccines and treatments for the disease, according to a CDC epidemiologist. Everyone needs to stay up to date on their vaccines according to the public health agency.

According to Massetti, the guidance helps us move to a point where COVID-19 no longer severely affects our daily lives.

People with healthy immune systems, regardless of vaccine status, should be isolated for five days if they test positive for the virus, but they can be released if they have not had any symptoms for 24 hours or if they have not had a high temperature.

You should wear a high-quality mask after a positive test. You can stop wearing your mask if you have had two negative tests. Elderly and people with weak immune systems should be avoided until at least day 11.

People with weakened immune systems, people who have been hospitalized with Covid, and people who have had breathing problems should not come into contact with other people. People with weakened immune systems should consult a doctor before ending isolation.

According to the CDC, if your Covid symptoms get worse, you should return to isolation and follow the guidelines from the beginning.

According to the CDC, there are more than 107,000 new cases a day in the U.S. Many people are testing at home and results are not included in official data.

According to the CDC, 6,000 people with Covid are admitted to the hospital every day. On average, 400 people die from the virus every day.