Advocacy News – January 4, 2022
On New Year’s Eve, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced it will update its quarantine guidance for the general public to reflect the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Notably, the CDC recommends a shortening of the quarantine and isolation duration for those who aren’t vaccinated or haven’t received their booster to five days, followed by an additional five days of wearing a well-fitting mask around others. The updated guidance is specific to the general public and does not change the current guidance recommendations for congregate settings, early childcare or K-12 settings. MDHHS has said these settings should continue to use existing guidelines and policies regarding quarantine and isolation.
The specifics of the new COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance can be found HERE.