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CDC cuts recommended time for COVID-19 isolation, quarantine
Clip: 12/28/2021 | 3m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Epidemiologist Dr. Stephanie Silvera discusses the updated guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shortened the recommended isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19 to five days -- down from 10 -- if they are asymptomatic and wear a mask around others. The CDC also said a five-day quarantine period is OK for vaccinated people who are exposed to the virus. People who are boosted may not need to quarantine at all.
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CDC cuts recommended time for COVID-19 isolation, quarantine
Clip: 12/28/2021 | 3m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shortened the recommended isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19 to five days -- down from 10 -- if they are asymptomatic and wear a mask around others. The CDC also said a five-day quarantine period is OK for vaccinated people who are exposed to the virus. People who are boosted may not need to quarantine at all.
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Fears that COVID-19 surge will limit visits at LTCs in NJ
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Clip: 12/28/2021 | 3m 34s | New Jersey's long-term care facilities are currently open for visitation (3m 34s)
More NJ school districts opt to go remote for start of 2022
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Clip: 12/28/2021 | 4m 7s | There was a marked increase in cases of COVID-19 among staff and students in December. (4m 7s)
NJ lame-duck session to end. Sponsors hope votes take place
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Clip: 12/28/2021 | 3m 54s | There's often a rush to close out legislative items, especially in lame-duck sessions. (3m 54s)
State Supreme Court overturns murder conviction of NJ mom
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Clip: 12/28/2021 | 1m 28s | Michelle Lodzinski was accused of murdering her five-year-old son in 1991 (1m 28s)
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