UPMC study supports shortened quarantine period among asymptomatic healthcare professionals exposed to SARS-CoV-2

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A UPMC-led study suggests that healthcare professionals exposed to SARS-CoV-2 can safely return to work after seven days of quarantine if they are asymptomatic and receive a negative COVID-19 test. The findings, from the first reported study evaluating reduced quarantine duration in a healthcare setting, offer a potential new strategy for mitigating staffing shortages prior to a next wave of COVID-19 cases.

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