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Persistence of clinically relevant levels of SARS-CoV2 envelope gene subgenomic RNAs in non-immunocompromised individuals

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Highlights•SARS-CoV-2 activity is difficult to assess with conventional PCR assays.•Subgenomic RNA (sgRNA) may be a better proxy for infectivity.•Over 10% of COVID-19 patients were sgRNA positive beyond a 10-day period.•Long-duration sgRNA-positive patients were clinically unremarkable.•Vulnerable settings may require additional measures to minimize transmission.Abstract ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the associations between COVID-19 severity and active… Continue reading Persistence of clinically relevant levels of SARS-CoV2 envelope gene subgenomic RNAs in non-immunocompromised individuals

Options to Reduce #Quarantine for Contacts of Persons with SARS-#CoV-2 Infection Using Symptom Monitoring and Diagnostic Testing

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Local public health authorities determine and establish the quarantine options for their jurisdictions. CDC currently recommends a quarantine period of 14 days. However, based on local circumstances and resources, the following options to shorten quarantine are acceptable alternatives. Quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing and if no symptoms have been reported during daily… Continue reading Options to Reduce #Quarantine for Contacts of Persons with SARS-#CoV-2 Infection Using Symptom Monitoring and Diagnostic Testing