Cooper County Public Health Center officials say they support CDC options to reduce quarantine.

They say reducing the length of quarantine may make it easier for people to quarantine by reducing the time they cannot work. A shorter quarantine period also can lessen stress on the public health system, especially when new infections are rapidly rising.

A press release says your local public health authorities make the final decisions about how long quarantine should last based on local conditions and needs. You are urged to follow the recommendations of your local public health department if you need to quarantine.

Options Cooper County Public Health Center will consider include stopping quarantine after day 10 without testing and after day seven after receiving a negative test result.

After stopping quarantine, health-department officials say you should watch for symptoms until 14 days after exposure.
If you have symptoms, immediately self-isolate and contact your local public health authority or healthcare provider.

They also urge you to wear a mask; stay at least six feet from others; wash your hands; avoid crowds; and take other steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The CDC continues to endorse quarantine for 14 days and recognizes that any quarantine shorter than 14 days balances reduced burden against a small possibility of spreading the virus. CDC will continue to evaluate new information and update recommendations as needed.