When to Come out of COVID Isolation, According to Experts

COVID symptoms may change, but the appearance of a pink line on a rapid test means one thing for sure: five days of isolation. The guidance from the CDC has been in place since late 2021. At the moment, the agency doesn’t appear to be making any changes to the policy.

There is evidence that people are most contagious during those first five days of infection. That remains the most reliable scientific data, experts say. On an individual level, common sense should rule. If you’re sick, stay away from people most at risk for severe complications, such as older relatives. Read more expert opinions on isolation from NBC News here.