In a January 7 memo, DSS shared the COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance issued by VDH.

Per the guidance, all healthcare staff, including long term care facility (LTCF) staff, should be following CDC isolation and quarantine guidance for healthcare personnel issued December 23, 2021. Additional guidance to mitigate healthcare staffing shortages was also updated on December 23, 2021

Of note, the CDC isolation and quarantine guidance for the general public does not apply to the following groups:

• healthcare workers
• healthcare patients/residents
• visitors to healthcare settings

Please read the memo in its entirety for additional details.