New isolation guidance released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention this week has is being question by American citizens and health official alike. On Monday. the CDC released guidance that shortens the isolation period for those who test positive for the Coronavirus from 10 to 5 days, if the person is asymptomatic. The CDC has been sharply criticized for not making a distinction between the amount of quarantine time that is necessary for vaccinated versus unvaccinated people. Vaccinated people who get the virus have some degree of added protection that enables of buildup of life-saving antibodies. Unvaccinated people do not have that same layer of protection.
The state of Michigan where cases of staggering again says they will not implement the CDCs latest advice and will stick to previous guidelines pending further investigation.
"The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) intends to review the supporting evidence behind this guidance, while awaiting additional information from the CDC, specifically for special populations and in high-risk settings," the statement said.
In Baton Rouge Louisiana where hospitalizations tripled over a two week period, health experts say the cases are more severe in the unvaccinated showing a distinction must be drawn.
White Michigan's' stance is unique. Over the tree year pandemic -- most state healthcare officials have complied with the CDC and respected the science. But, by law states do retain control over the guidance released in their area.
Many experts believe a negative test results -- not completion of isolation or should determine when people should re-engage in society after being infected such as when to return to work or school.
The White House COVD Response Team led a massive national roll out of tests that do not have to be sent off to a lab and free at home test kit give-aways around the country. Jeff Zients, Coronavirus Response Team coordinator said they have worked with Google and a search on the words "RAPID RESULTS TESTS NEAR ME" should get you results for where to pick up a test or get tested.