I read this as great news. but to be fair, I'm on the side of letting these kids play so I take encouraging news as encouraging. I couldn't care less about politics or who wins the election.
If we are using the CDC as a guideline then even if you’ve been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, the CDC is acknowledging that young & healthy people aren’t in much danger even if they are in close contact with infected persons.
The CDC has changed its recommendations as to testing asymptomatic people for COVID-19. The following is the new guidance from the CDC:
If you follow that link I posted, there are many instances where the CDC doesnt even recommend getting tested any longer. Completely different scenario than just a few months ago.
If we are using the CDC as a guideline then even if you’ve been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, the CDC is acknowledging that young & healthy people aren’t in much danger even if they are in close contact with infected persons.
The CDC has changed its recommendations as to testing asymptomatic people for COVID-19. The following is the new guidance from the CDC:
- If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet) of a person with a COVID-19 infection for at least 15 minutes but do not have symptoms:
- You do not necessarily need a test unless you are a vulnerable individual or your health care provider or State or local public health officials recommend you take one.
- A negative test does not mean you will not develop an infection from the close contact or contract an infection at a later time.
- You should monitor yourself for symptoms. If you develop symptoms, you should evaluate yourself under the considerations set forth above.
- You should strictly adhere to CDC mitigation protocols, especially if you are interacting with a vulnerable individual. You should adhere to CDC guidelines to protect vulnerable individuals with whom you live
- If you do not have COVID-19 symptoms and have not been in close contact with someone known to have a COVID-19 infection:
- You do not need a test.
- A negative test does not mean you will not contract an infection at a later time.
- You do not need a test.
- You do not necessarily need a test unless you are a vulnerable individual or your health care provider or State or local public health officials recommend you take one.
If you follow that link I posted, there are many instances where the CDC doesnt even recommend getting tested any longer. Completely different scenario than just a few months ago.
