Breaking News: To minimize disruptions as virus cases surged, the C.D.C. halved the recommended isolation period for infected Americans to five days.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS To minimize disruptions as virus cases surged, the C.D.C. halved the recommended isolation period for infected Americans to five days. Monday, December 27, 2021 5:11 PM EST The new guidance was announced as the highly transmissible Omicron variant is sending daily caseloads soaring, worsening a labor shortage and forcing airlines to cancel thousands of flights. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018