EYECARE: Coronavirus BRIEFING: Crisis Response Tactics COVID-Positive or Exposed? What to Do Next By Staff Thursday, December 30, 2021 9:03 AM With new cases of COVID-19 skyrocketing to more than 240,000 a day recently in the U.S., many people are facing the same situation: A family member or friend tests positive or was exposed to someone who did, and the holiday gathering, visit, or return to work is just days or hours away. Now what?New guidance issued by the CDC shortens the recommended isolation and quarantine period for the general population, coming after the agency shortened the isolation period for health care workers.WebMD reached out to two infectious disease specialists to get answers to questions that are frequently asked in these situations. Head over to WebMD to read the full story.