The Covid-19 positivity rate in the country has jumped to 3.66 per cent. As per the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 1649 cases of the deadly virus were reported in the last 24 hours and three people lost their lives. Moreover, the number of critical patients have increased to 617.
The United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) is shortening the recommended time for isolation due to Covid-19 for the public. CDC has also shortened the isolation and quarantine period if one is infected.
As per CDC, if a person tests positive for Covid-19 should follow these guidelines:
- Stay home for five days.
- If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after five days, you can leave your house.
- Continue to wear a mask around others for five additional days.
