British tourists who failed to fly back home from Portugal before travel restrictions went into effect on Tuesday, June 8, were required to quarantine at home for 10 days regardless of whether they were fully vaccinated. The mandatory quarantine sparked criticism from vacationers who already received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. “I’m not terribly happy about this situation especially as … Continue reading “What’s the point of vaccinations?” British travelers from Portugal ordered to quarantine for 10 days despite being fully vaccinated
CDC reduces coronavirus quarantine period to 10 days
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced the quarantine period to 10 days for asymptomatic people who had close contact with those infected with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus behind COVID-19. The CDC also said that those who continue to show no symptoms and have tested negative for the virus can exit quarantine seven days after contact. Dr. John Brooks, the chief medical officer for the … Continue reading CDC reduces coronavirus quarantine period to 10 days
