U.S. expert in infectious diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci announced Sunday that he is contemplating recommending Covid isolation to anyone who has been tested positive for the virus within five days.

After receiving harsh criticism for last week’s decision to decrease its surveillance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could make this move. Covid-19 isolation periodsFor asymptomatic persons, to five days starting at 10, even if the person continues to test positive.

Fauci, ABC’s “This Week,” stated “There’s been some concern that we don’t ask individuals at the five-day period for testing.” That is an issue that’s being considered.”

The CDC knows that there have been some objections to that. If you look at the situation again, it may seem like there is an option. Testing could be one part of this. He said that CDC will be sharing more information about the matter in the coming days.

Fauci stated that “I think it’s reasonable to do so,” later on CNN’s State of the Union.

These guidelines were updated amid an increase in Covid-19 cases due to the contagious Omicron variant. The move has been criticized by some as being too restrictive. business interestsOver science since an increase in cases may exacerbate the nationwide labor shortage.

The U.S. has been defending the changes so far.

The likelihood of transmission is significantly lower during the second half the 10-day period. This would be normal for a 10-day isolation. Fauci stated that the CDC deemed it relatively risky to evacuate people.

Rochelle Wilensky, Director at the CDC said that she did not recommend isolation testing because it was uncertain whether rapid blood tests can be used to determine if the patient is transmissible. PCR can detect the disease for many months.