Covid Is Still With Us, but the Guidance Has Changed. Here's What to Know if You're Exposed.

President Joe Biden tested positive for covid-19 last week, but his symptoms were reportedly mild. With covid still circulating and putting Americans at risk, KFF Health News reviews the latest safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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<h1>Covid Is Still With Us, but the Guidance Has Changed. Here’s What to Know if You’re Exposed.</h1>
<div>	<span class="byline">Tarena Lofton</span>
		<time class="posted-on" datetime="2024-07-22T14:00:00-04:00">
			July 22, 2024		</time>
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