CDC changes recommendations for COVID-19

The nation's top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said people no longer need to stay at least 6 feet away from others.

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- We have a very high level of people who are either vaccinated or have had prior infection, or both. So based on the latest seroprevalence data, it's around 95% of the population.