The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is phasing out COVID-19 vaccination cards as they are primarily no longer needed even for travel to virtually all countries worldwide.
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are increasing in the Southeastern part of the United States, particularly in Florida and Georgia. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity is increasing in Southeastern parts of the United States, according to a health alert issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are increasing in the Southeastern part of the United States, particularly in Florida and Georgia. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity is increasing in Southeastern parts of the United States, according to a health alert issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). RSV is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing, Laura Hammitt, MD, associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Director of Infectious Disease Programs at the Center for Indigenous Health, told Verywell in an email.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a five-day isolation, experts say you may have to isolate for longer depending on your symptoms. In addition to isolating, experts recommend wearing a high-quality mask indoors when you’re around others, avoiding travel, and notifying any close contacts that you have COVID. “COVID-19 remains an ongoing public health threat that we have to address alongside other infectious diseases,” Kate Grusich, CDC spokesperson, told Verywell.
As of May 11, the United States government and the World Health Organization have declared that COVID-19 is no longer considered a public health emergency. Even though the public health emergency has ended, experts say people should still quarantine for at least 5 days if they test positive for COVID-19.