"Cumulative exposures can be as hazardous as 15 sustained continuous minutes of exposure," - Dr. William Schaffner. C o nsidering the potential risks of contracting an infection after close contact with a COVID-19 infected patient for about 15 minutes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the preventive guidelines. The CDC has added guidance on close contact with an infected person and also addressed the importance of wearing a mask.
Read the article for more insights. The guidelines for preventing COVID-19 highlight important aspects, such as social distancing, use of masks, and avoiding crowded places. The guidelines are constantly upgraded and amended based on the latest research and new findings. In a similar move, the CDC has updated the guidelines emphasizing the definition of “close contact”, the importance of wearing masks, and maintaining a six-foot…
