The new language reverses the controversial changes made to the site last month. It emphasizes once again that anyone who has been in contact with an infected person should be tested for coronavirus.
“Testing is recommended for all close contacts of individuals with SARS-Cavi-2 infection. Due to the potential for transmission of asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic disease, it is important to quickly identify and test the contacts of SARS-Cavi-2 infected individuals.” Reads.
“Virus tests are recommended, both indicative and asymptomatic, to diagnose a person’s acute infection, to guide contact tracing, treatment options, and isolation requirements.”
The guide notes that even if people have no symptoms, they need to be tested for at least 15 minutes, even if they have been in close contact with a person with coronavirus infection – like 6 feet.
The guide says, “In areas where there is a small number of new cases and limited spread, your public health department may request a small number of asymptomatic ‘healthy people’ for testing.” If there is a significant spread of the virus in your community, your public The health department may request testing of a number of asymptomatic ‘healthy people’ to help prevent the spread of the virus. “
On August 24, the CDC site was changed to say: “If you have been in close contact with a person infected with Kovid-19 (for at least 15 minutes), but have no symptoms, you do not need to. Unless you are a sensitive person or your Unless you are a health care provider or a state or local public health official, a test recommends you take one. “
The move was heavily criticized by doctors and health agencies.
Two sources told CNN that the August change was due to the U.S. It was sent to the CDC by the Department of Health and Human Services and was supposed to go through an investigation process that included science, fact-checking, cross-checking and some back-end-director. Further scientific review – a process that will take several days.
While the document was going through the process, a source told CNN that they woke up one morning and saw that the unleashed document had been posted on the CDC’s website in its original form and contained some errors.
“The guidelines, compiled in conjunction with the White House Coronavirus Task Force, received appropriate attention, consultation and input from task force experts,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said in a statement to CNN on Thursday night.
There was immediate appreciation.
“Returning to a science-based approach to testing guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is good news for public health and for our joint fight against this epidemic. Following medical guidance, we urge the authorities to support this epidemic. The president of the Disease Society, Dr. Thomas File, said in a statement.
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