{"id":1294,"date":"2021-12-31T12:29:29","date_gmt":"2021-12-31T17:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caloshadefensereport.com\/?p=1294"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:24:09","slug":"cal-osha-aligns-with-cdcs-updated-guidance-for-isolation-and-quarantine-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/cal-osha-aligns-with-cdcs-updated-guidance-for-isolation-and-quarantine-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Cal\/OSHA Aligns with CDC&#8217;s Updated Guidance for Isolation and Quarantine Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CDC recently updated and shortened its recommended isolation and quarantine periods for the general population.  To be precise, CDC issued a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2021\/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2021\/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html\">media statement<\/a>&nbsp;laying out its new guidance, but CDC\u2019s actual Isolation Guidance webpage has not yet been updated.  CDC explained in a statement that \u201c[b]oth updates [to the isolation and quarantine periods] come as the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout the U.S. and reflects the current science on when and for how long a person is maximally infectious.\u201d&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then just yesterday, California issued public health guidance that effectively aligns the Cal\/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard\u2019s (ETS) return-to-work criteria with this CDC guidance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>How Does CDC\u2019s New Guidance Impact Isolation and Quarantine Periods?&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With respect to isolation (which relates to behavior after a confirmed infection), CDC states: \u201c[g]iven what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is <strong>shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to 5 days, if asymptomatic, followed by 5 days of wearing a mask<\/strong> when around others.\u201d&nbsp; Explaining the change, CDC maintains that it is \u201cmotivated by science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1-2 days prior to onset of symptoms and 2-3 days after. Therefore, people who test positive should isolate for 5 days, and if asymptomatic at that time, they may leave isolation if they mask for 5 days to minimize the risk of infecting others.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, with respect to quarantine (which refers to the time following exposure to the virus or close contact with someone known to have COVID-19), CDC states: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201c[f]or <strong>people who are unvaccinated or are more than six months out from their second mRNA dose (or more than 2 months after the J&amp;J vaccine) and not yet boosted, CDC now recommends quarantine for 5 days followed by strict mask use for an additional 5 days<\/strong>.\u201d\u00a0 CDC also provides that, \u201c[a]lternatively, if a 5-day quarantine is not feasible, it is imperative that an exposed person wear a well-fitting mask at all times when around others for 10 days after exposure.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>individuals who have received their booster shot, CDC states that such individuals do not need to quarantine following an exposure, but should wear a mask for 10 days<\/strong> after the exposure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, for all those exposed to the virus or who experienced a close contact, CDC provides that best practice would also include a test for SARS-CoV-2 at day 5 after exposure, and that, if symptoms occur, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not attributable to COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To summarize the new recommendations, CDC provides the following graphics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" title=\"Pic Cdc Positive 1 1024x547\" src=\"http:\/\/caloshadefensereport.connmaciel.stagingarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-positive-1-1024x547.png\" alt=\"Pic Cdc Positive 1 1024x547\" class=\"wp-image-1322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-positive-1-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-positive-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-positive-1-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-positive-1.png 1098w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" title=\"Pic Cdc Close Contact 1024x637\" src=\"http:\/\/caloshadefensereport.connmaciel.stagingarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-close-contact-1024x637.png\" alt=\"Pic Cdc Close Contact 1024x637\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-close-contact-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-close-contact-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-close-contact-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDC-close-contact.png 1233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>How Does CDC\u2019s New Guidance Affect Cal\/OSHA\u2019s COVID-19 ETS?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cal\/OSHA\u2019s COVID-19 ETS \u2013 as approved for a second re-adoption effective January 14, 2022 \u2013 includes requirements for isolation and quarantine periods considerably more limiting than under current CDC guidance.&nbsp; This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dir.ca.gov\/OSHSB\/documents\/Dec162021-COVID-19-Prevention-Emergency-txtcourtesy-2nd-Readoption.pdf\">revised draft<\/a> shows in redlined text the latest changes from the current emergency regulation.&nbsp; Specifically, the Cal\/OSHA ETS requires that employees testing positive for COVID-19 (or otherwise considered \u201cCOVID-19 cases\u201d) not return to work for at least 10 days after COVID-19 symptoms first appeared, or, where employees did not develop COVID-19 symptoms, a minimum of 10 days must have passed since the date of specimen collection of the first positive COVID-19 test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, employees having a close contact but never developing any COVID-19 symptoms may return to work after 14 days have passed since the last known close contact, subject to two exceptions recognizing a shorter duration where specific requirements are met.  First, the quarantine period may be shortened to 10 days since the last known close contact if the employee wears a face covering and &#8220;maintains six feet of distance from others while at the workplace&#8221; for 14 days following the last date of close contact.  Second, the quarantine period may be shortened further to 7 days since the last known close contact if the employee (1) tested negative for COVID-19 using a COVID-19 test with the specimen taken at least 5 days after the last known close contact, and (2) for 14 days following the last date of close contact wears a face covering and maintains six feet of distance from others while at the workplace.  The requirement to &#8220;maintain&#8221; physical distancing is infeasible in most workplaces making these exceptions illusory.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a promising development for California employers, however, Governor Newsom recently announced that \u201cCalifornia will align with the CDC\u2019s updated guidelines for isolation and quarantine time.\u201d&nbsp; Then yesterday on the heels of this announcement, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/Programs\/CID\/DCDC\/Pages\/COVID-19\/Guidance-on-Isolation-and-Quarantine-for-COVID-19-Contact-Tracing.aspx\">guidance<\/a> \u201cfor local health jurisdictions\u201d on isolation and quarantine of the general public.&nbsp; In that guidance document, CDPH updated isolation and quarantine recommendations for the general public, in accordance with timeframe recommendations from the CDC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CDPH provides the following graphics summarizing the new recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" title=\"Pic Cdph Positive 1024x384\" src=\"http:\/\/caloshadefensereport.connmaciel.stagingarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-positive-1024x384.png\" alt=\"Pic Cdph Positive 1024x384\" class=\"wp-image-1304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-positive-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-positive-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-positive-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-positive.png 1397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" title=\"Pic Cdph Quarantine 1024x580\" src=\"http:\/\/caloshadefensereport.connmaciel.stagingarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-quarantine-1024x580.png\" alt=\"Pic Cdph Quarantine 1024x580\" class=\"wp-image-1305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-quarantine-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-quarantine-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-quarantine-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/www.connmaciel.com\/calosha-defense-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/pic-CDPH-quarantine.png 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on CDPH\u2019s new guidance, the isolation and quarantine periods under the COVID-19 ETS\u2019s return-to-work criteria (Sec. 3205(c)(10)) are replaced by operation of existing executive order.&nbsp; Specifically, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12.14.20-EO-N-84-20-COVID-19.pdf\">Executive Order N-84-20<\/a> states that \u201c[t]he exclusion periods required in California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 3205(c)(10) and the periods for which a worker shall not return to work specified in section 3205(c)(11) shall be suspended to the extent that they exceed the longer of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a. <strong><em>Any applicable quarantine or isolation period recommended by the CDPH<\/em><\/strong>, including in the December 14, 2020 Updated COVID19 Quarantine Guidelines; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">b. Any applicable quarantine or isolation period recommended or ordered by a local health officer who has jurisdiction over the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand that DOSH will update its posted Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying that the new CDPH recommendations replace what is required in the Cal\/OSHA ETS\u2019s return-to-work criteria pursuant to Executive Order N-84-20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So there you have it.&nbsp; A timely reprieve from Cal\/OSHA\u2019s onerous isolation and quarantine periods as we head into the New Year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CDC recently updated and shortened its recommended isolation and quarantine periods for the general population. 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