“We will continue to make decisions based on the best evidence and science to keep communities healthy and safe,” said Dave Daigle, a spokesperson for the CDC.

Since 2021, the agency has said people should isolate for at least five days if they tested positive for Covid-19, and then continue to mask. The updated guidance would bring Covid-19 in line with guidance for other respiratory viruses, such as flu.

"Feeling sick? Eat shit. Everyone is sick. No one cares, go back to work. Fuck you. This country doesn't make money if your at home recovering you lazy fuck face baby" CDC director Mandy K. Cohen, was reported to have said. "oh, woah is me, i got a widdle cold" she continued, while pantomiming crying.