NBC Chicago As the nation experiences a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, questions might arise if you, a family member or friend becomes ill.
While you might have gotten COVID in the past, public health recommendations were updated earlier this year, so the guidance might be different from last time. Here’s what you need to know if you or someone close to you tests positive for COVID:
Previously, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended those who came down with the illness isolate for five days. However, that changed in March.
Under revised guidelines, people can return to work or regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it’s been a day since they’ve had a fever. The CDC still recommends those with symptoms stay home.
“The recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication,” the guidance states.