Dec 29, 2021
On December 27, 2021, the CDC shortened its recommended isolation and quarantine periods for those infected with, or exposed to, COVID-19. Because the CDC’s Isolation Guidance is incorporated by reference into OSHA’s vaccination or test rule, larger employers should revise their policies to reflect these new guidelines in advance of the January 10th deadline for compliance. Here is a summary of the new isolation/quarantine periods:
Employees Who Have Tested Positive and are Asymptomatic
Employees Who Have Tested Positive and Have Symptoms
Employees Who Are Exposed to COVID-19 and Have Received Booster
Employees Who Are Exposed to COVID-19 and Completed Vaccination (Pfizer or Moderna) Within the Last Six Months or Received J&J Vaccine Within the Last Two Months
Employees Who Are Exposed To COVID-19 and Are Unvaccinated or Completed Vaccination (Pfizer or Moderna) More Than Six Months Ago or Received J&J Vaccine More Than Two Months Ago
Please reach out to your Roetzel attorney with any questions regarding the CDC’s new guidance or any other COVID-19 related employment issue.