“New guidance says one day of isolation is sufficient for people with COVID-19. Misleading.”
Social media posts
social media. Claim dated 2 Mar 2024.
FactCheck.org rated thisMisleading
What FactCheck.org found
Guidance from the CDC advises people to isolate until they have been fever-free and with symptoms improving for at least 24 hours, and then take precautions for five days. It doesn't just recommend one day of isolation.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 2 March 2024. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 15 March 2024, 13 days later. Its rating was “Misleading”.
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