CDC releases new guidelines for COVID quarantine

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  • CDC releases new guidelines for COVID quarantine
  • This map shows the numbers of recoveries from COVID-19 by county. Currently, Custer County has reported 1,780 recoveries since the pandemic began earlier this year. Washita County is reporting 356 recoveries. Provided
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State Commissioner of Health Dr. Lance Frye issued the following statement regarding new quarantine guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

“Based on new evidence about COVID-19, the CDC has updated their quarantine recommendations for local public health authorities.

The new guidelines provide options to shorten quarantine to 10 or 7 days in certain circumstances.

Quarantine can end after day 10 without testing if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring.

Quarantine can end after day seven if the individual tests negative and if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring.

“We know it can be difficult for many people to quarantine for two full weeks, particularly if employment, childcare or other factors do not allow for it. These new guidelines are intended to allow some flexibility while keeping us safe and healthy, Frye said.

“I want to stress it is still important to observe the quarantine period according to the guidelines to ensure the health and safety of your family and loved ones,” Frye said.

“I also urge Oklahomans to continue to follow the three W’s, even if you test negative for COVID-19: Wear a mask, wash your hands and watch your distance (stay six feet apart),” Frye said.

“This is all part of working together now so we can be together later. I appreciate your commitment to protecting your families and communities and ask that you continue to heed the recommendations of state officials and the CDC,” Frye said.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting 349 active COVID-19 cases for Custer County. Washita County, which includes Cordell, has 112 active cases.

In Custer County, Clinton continues to lead the county in active cases with 164. Weatherford has 143 active cases. Arapaho has 18 active cases, Butler has 6 active cases and Custer City has five active cases.

In Washita County, Cordell leads the county with 26 active cases. Bessie has seven active cases. Burns Flat has seven active cases. Colony has three active cases, Corn has three active cases, and Foss has 11 active cases. Dill City has six active cases. Sentinel has 15 active cases, and Rocky has three active cases.

Hydro, which sits in Caddo County, has 24 active cases.

The State of Oklahoma has 28,043 active cases and 1,836 deaths.

For more information, visit www. coronavirus.health.ok.gov.