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COVID-19 Update: CDC Recommends Double Masking and Changes Quarantine Guidelines

Two recent updates in COVID-19 guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) demonstrate the challenges faced by public health officials to appreciate and incorporate the ever-changing science surrounding the global pandemic. New guidance from the CDC recommends wearing a cloth mask over a medical mask.  The CDC’s guidelines recommend: Choosing a … Continue reading

COVID-19 Update: CDC Updates Guidance on Public Transportation and Close Contacts

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) continues to update COVID-19 guidance as more information is known about how the coronavirus spreads.   On October 21, 2020, the CDC made a significant update to the definition of “close contact”.  Individuals that have spent 15 cumulative minutes within six feet of an infected individual during a 24-hour … Continue reading
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