Updated COVID-19 Guidance – City of San Antonio – City of San Antonio

Published on March 08, 2024

While COVID-19 remains a threat, today it is far less likely to cause severe illness. We now have widespread immunity and improved tools to prevent and treat the disease. The CDC has simplified its recommendations because the health impacts of COVID-19 now resemble those of other respiratory viral illnesses, including influenza and RSV.

The CDC is using a unified approach to limit the spread of respiratory illnesses. The new updates still encourage everyone to protect themselves from getting sick by staying up to date with routine vaccinations. However, if you are sick, the new guidance recommends you:

This guidance is especially important to protect those most at risk for severe illness, including those over 65 and people with weakened immune systems.

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Updated COVID-19 Guidance - City of San Antonio - City of San Antonio