Discontinuation of transmission-based precautions and disposition of patients with COVID-19 in healthcare settings (interim guidance)

CDC guidance for COVID-19 may be adapted by state and local health departments to respond to rapidly changing local circumstances.The decision to discontinue Transmission-Based Precautions for patients with confirmed COVID-19 should be made using either a test-based strategy or a symptom-based (i.e., time-since-illness-onset and time-since-recovery strategy) or time-based strategy as described below. Meeting criteria for discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions is not a prerequisite for discharge.Summary of Changes to the Guidance -- Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions for patients with COVID-19 -- Discontinuation of empiric Transmission-Based Precautions for patients suspected of having COVID-19 -- Disposition of Patients with COVID-19.2020773