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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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Fans can’t keep calm after Rakhi Sawant confirms marriage with Pakistani actor-model Dodi Khan

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Fans can’t keep calm after Rakhi Sawant confirms marriage with Pakistani actor-model Dodi Khan

Before their marriage was officially announced, fans showered Rakhi Sawant and Dodi Khan with blessings, wishing her happiness and pleading with him not to break her heart. When celebrity Rakhi Sawant announced that she will soon marry Pakistani model-actor Dodi Khan.

the internet was ablaze, with many applauding the couple’s impending marriage. Netizens are complimenting the couple on their impending wedding by welcome her to Pakistan and wishing them love and luck in the future.

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“In the name of Allah, Mazak Matt Karn is a wonderful person who deserves all the joy in the world. I hope you have a wonderful Rakhi. This year is going to be amazing. Salim Farrah, a user, confirmed his marriage in the comments area of the video that Dodi published. “She is my fav don’t break her heart she is gem” (sic) was written by another user in the same section.

For those who don’t know, Rakhi recently told News 18 that she was married to Dodi. “My love is him. We adore one another. He’s a Pakistani. Since I’m from India, our marriage will be based on love. She also attacked Adil Khan Durrani, her ex-husband, saying he was circulating untrue information about her. “Adil wants negative publicity from my name because he is envious of my marriage, and I really don’t want to give that fool any publicity.”

Additionally, Rakhi posted on Instagram to enquire about interest in her wedding. “I want to tell something to everyone,” she said in Hindi. My wedding has everyone extremely anxious. India, Pakistan, China, Bhutan, America, London, or Canada are all places where I am free to get married whenever I choose. Live and let live. “What are you doing?”

Adil Khan Durrani was Rakhi’s former spouse. However, after she made a number of accusations against him and claimed he was having extramarital affairs, the two split up in 2023. In addition, Rakhi had accused him of tormenting her, mismanaging money, and engaging in domestic violence. On February 7, 2023, Adil was subsequently taken from Rakhi’s home and taken into custody. He was imprisoned for five months before being released.

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Indian actress and reality TV personality Rakhi Sawant has once again captured public attention by announcing her forthcoming marriage to Pakistani actor and police officer Dodi Khan. The two have shared a close friendship for several years, which has now blossomed into a romantic relationship. Dodi proposed to Rakhi during her visit to Pakistan, and she has accepted his proposal. the daughter-in-law of Pakistan.

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Dodi Khan is a well-known figure in Pakistan, serving as both a police officer and an actor. He hails from a business family and considers Pakistani actor Nabeel Zafar as his mentor. Dodi has also expressed admiration for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, citing him as a significant influence.

This upcoming marriage will be Rakhi Sawant’s third. She was previously married to Ritesh Raj Singh and later to Adil Khan Durrani. Her marriage with Adil Khan Durrani was particularly tumultuous, involving public disputes and legal battles. Adil later married ‘Bigg Boss 12’ fame Somi Khan in an intimate nikah ceremony on March 3, 2024.

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Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement and support for Rakhi’s new journey. Many are eager to see how this cross-border union unfolds, especially given the couple’s plans to marry in Pakistan. Rakhi’s openness about her personal life continues to captivate audiences, keeping her in the limelight.

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