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CDC cuts recommended isolation period for Americans to 5 days; can India follow suit?

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CDC cuts recommended isolation period for Americans to 5 days; can India follow suit?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that the quarantine period for Americans who test positive for Covid-19 be shortened from 10 days to 5 days. The same is true for their close contacts.

“The CDC has shortened the recommended time for #COVID19 quarantine and quarantine,” said a Twitter post on its official website. According to CDC regulations, people who test positive should stay home for the first five days. From day 6 to day 10, if there are no symptoms or symptoms are relieving, you can wear a mask and go out. “If you have a fever, stay at home until your fever subsides,” it said.

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According to the National Public Health Agency of the United States, this is consistent with “increasing evidence that people infected with coronavirus are most contagious in the first two days and three days after symptoms”.

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“The motivation for this change is scientific evidence that most SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the course of the disease, usually 1-2 days before the onset of symptoms and 2-3 days after the onset of symptoms. Therefore, people who test positive should Isolate for five days. If there are no symptoms at the time, you can continue to wear a mask for five days to minimize the risk of infecting others,” it said on its official website. *For people who have not been vaccinated or have been more than 6 months after the second mRNA vaccination (or more than 2 months after Johnson & Johnson vaccination) and have not been boosted, the CDC now recommends isolation for 5 days and then strictly wearing a mask for 5 days.

*Individuals receiving the booster injection do not need to be isolated after contact, but should wear a mask for 10 days after contact. For all exposed persons, best practice also includes testing for SARS-CoV-2 on the 5th day after exposure. If symptoms develop, individuals should immediately isolate themselves until a negative test confirms that the symptoms are not attributable to Covid-19.

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According to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, after the Omicron variant spreads rapidly and has the potential to affect all aspects of society, the updated recommendations “ensure that people can safely continue their daily lives.” “The latest CDC quarantine and quarantine recommendations balance our understanding of the spread of the virus and the protection provided by vaccination and booster doses. These updates ensure that people can safely continue their daily lives. Prevention is our best option: vaccination, Strengthen immunization, wear masks in public indoor environments where community transmission is severe and high, and test before gathering,” Dr. Varensky pointed out.

Meanwhile, in India, the current isolation period for Covid-19 and/or Omicron patients is 14 days. To date, India has reported more than 781 cases of Omicron Covid-19 variant.

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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