New York Adopts CDC Isolation And Quarantine Guidelines

Seyfarth Synopsis: As of January 4, 2022, New York has adopted the CDC's recent COVID -19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, which permit individuals to exit isolation after 5 days following a positive COVID-19 test and to permit those exposed to COVID-19 but are fully-vaccinated to avoid quarantine if they wear a mask for 10 days. New York employers in all industries should incorporate these new standards into their own COVID workplace policies.

Background

On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance. As used in the guidance, "isolation" applies to someone who contracts COVID-19, while "quarantine" applies to those who are exposed to someone who is confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19.