The CDC continues to recommend a 14-day quarantine period for persons who might have been exposed to COVID-19.
The incubation period of SARS-Cov-2 is between 2-14 days, with a median incubation of 5 days. It is for this reason that CDC continues to recommend a 14-day quarantine period. This quarantine period for persons who might have been exposed to COVID-19 has proven to be an effective strategy to prevent further transmission.
