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(KMZA)--Nemaha County has chosen to “ opt in” to the CDC's shortened quarantine period for COVID-19.
Nemaha County Community Health Services made the announcement Monday.
The new guidelines allow for asymptomatic people to stop quarantining after 10 days. A negative COVID-19 test result will further reduce that period to seven days.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment still recommends people monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus.
Counties can choose to opt in to the shortened quarantine period or to continue with the original 14 day period.
KDHE is not allowing the shorter quarantine periods for residents of long-term care and assisted facilities or in the Kansas prison system.
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