The CDC said it no longer recommends that people quarantine after being exposed to Covid-19, as long as they don’t feel sick, get tested after five days and wear a high-quality mask around others for 10 days
Settings including schools no longer need to screen for the virus among people without symptoms, the agency says
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the scientific understanding of its transmission and prevention has evolved. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains what strategies have worked for stemming the spread of the virus and which are outdated in 2022. Illustration: Adele Morgan
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