In Washington, D.C., a populace known for battling the long-term effects of COVID-19, also referred to as 'long COVID', is organizing a public demonstration in response to the latest pronouncement from the reputed U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The catalyst for their impending march is a revised recommendation by the CDC which, as of March 1, no longer advises a five-day period of isolation following a positive COVID test result.

Under the new instructions issued by the CDC, individuals experiencing sickness are advised to stay at home. However, they can resume activities such as attending school or work once they recover, and are free of fever for a period of 24-hours. This shift in guidelines has incited a public outcry, led by a group known as LC/DC.

Identifying as non-partisan, LC/DC has scheduled their demonstration for May 15th at the Lincoln Memorial. It's clear to them that amending the isolation policy could potentially spark an increase in infections, long-term illnesses, and cases of disability due to COVID-19. In particular, organizer Paul Hennessy articulates their shared concern.

'It appears that the current context of infectiousness isn't being regarded, and it's disconcerting that the altered guidelines are potentially based on misguided assumptions,' expressed Hennessy, who operates out of Los Angeles. Previously, the CDC had advised people who tested positive for the virus to 'stay home for at least five days and isolate from others in your home.'

In Washington, D.C., a populace known for battling the long-term effects of COVID-19, also referred to as 'long COVID', is organizing a public demonstration in response to the latest pronouncement from the reputed U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The catalyst for their impending march is a revised recommendation by the CDC which, as of March 1, no longer advises a five-day period of isolation following a positive COVID test result.
Under the new instructions issued by the CDC, individuals experiencing sickness are advised to stay at home. However, they can resume activities such as attending school or work once they recover, and are free of fever for a period of 24-hours. This shift in guidelines has incited a public outcry, led by a group known as LC/DC.
Identifying as non-partisan, LC/DC has scheduled their demonstration for May 15th at the Lincoln Memorial. It's clear to them that amending the isolation policy could potentially spark an increase in infections, long-term illnesses, and cases of disability due to COVID-19. In particular, organizer Paul Hennessy articulates their shared concern.
'It appears that the current context of infectiousness isn't being regarded, and it's disconcerting that the altered guidelines are potentially based on misguided assumptions,' expressed Hennessy, who operates out of Los Angeles. Previously, the CDC had advised people who tested positive for the virus to 'stay home for at least five days and isolate from others in your home.'

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