NPR Coronavirus Updates

CDC Likely To Recommend Shortening Coronavirus Quarantine Period

By Scott Neuman,
Rob Stein
Published November 24, 2020 at 11:32 PM MST
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Federal health officials could reduce the quarantine from the currently recommended 14 days to as few as seven for people who test negative for the virus.

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Scott Neuman
Scott Neuman is a reporter and editor, working mainly on breaking news for NPR's digital and radio platforms.
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Rob Stein
Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.
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