The US CDC has released new COVID-19 guidelines.<br />They have redefined what is considered “close contact” in regards to being around people with COVID-19.<br />The previous definition stated anyone within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes or more is in close contact.<br />The update defines close contact as being within 6 feet of someone for a cumulative total of 15 minutes (or more) over 24 hours.<br />The new guidance came from a report on Wednesday that examined cases of the virus in a Vermont prison.<br />Health experts found a prison employee was infected after interactions that totaled 17 minutes over the course of the employee’s shift.<br />According to HuffPost the report also shows that at least one asymptomatic individual infected the employee.<br />The report stated that the prison worker wore protective gear, including a cloth face mask. The infected individuals also wore masks during most of their interactions, but there were several incidents where they did not. Those interactions took place in a prison cell doorway and a recreation room.<br />THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO T
