Opinion: CDC's change in COVID guidance could misrepresent risks of virus, some experts warn

CDC's change in COVID guidance could misrepresent risks of virus The CDC has changed its guidelines for isolating with a COVID infection. Experts say this could backfire Nicole Karlis Salon.com

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There are critics on both sides of the debate: those who agree with the CDC’s change and others who are extremely concerned about the potential impact it may have on spread of a virus that still hospitalizes and kills thousands of Americans per week. Regardless, it's clear the CDC is attempting to treat COVID-19 like other common respiratory viruses, such as flu and RSV.

“This guidance provides practical recommendations and information to help people lower risk from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV,” the CDC states. But some public health experts tell Salon they’re concerned about this misrepresentation and that it could be a bit misleading.

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