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CDC shortens isolation, quarantine guidelines Based on experts’ observations of the COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week shortened the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to five days, if asymptomatic, followed by five days of wearing a mask when around others. The change is motivated by science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the one to two days prior to onset of symptoms and the two to three days after. Therefore, people who test positive should isolate for five days and, if asymptomatic at that time, they may leave isolation if they can continue to mask for five days to minimize the risk of infecting others. Additionally, CDC is updating the recommended quarantine period for those exposed to COVID-19. For people who are unvaccinated or are more than six months out from their second mRNA dose (or more than two months after the J&J vaccine) and not yet boosted, CDC now recommends quarantine for five days followed by strict mask use for an additional five days. Alternatively, if a five-day quarantine is not feasible, it is imperative that an exposed person wear a well-fitting mask at all times when around others for 10 days after exposure. Individuals who have received their booster shot do not need to quarantine following an exposure, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. For all those exposed, best

practice would also include a test for SARS-CoV-2 at day five after exposure. If symptoms occur, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not attributable to COVID-19. Isolation relates to behavior after a confirmed infection. Isolation for five days followed by wearing a well-fitting mask will minimize the risk of spreading the virus to others. Quarantine refers to the time following exposure to the virus or close contact with someone known to have COVID-19. Both updates come as the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout the U.S. and reflects the current science on when and for how long a person is maximally infectious. Data from South Africa and the United Kingdom demonstrate that vaccine effectiveness against infection for two doses of an mRNA vaccine is approximately 35%. A COVID-19 vaccine booster dose restores vaccine effectiveness against infection to 75%. COVID-19 vaccination decreases the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. CDC strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 5 and older and boosters for everyone 16 and older.

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC), Janesville Fire Department and Janesville Police Department is hosting a winter-themed Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Janesville Fire Department, 303 Milton Ave. Donors can make appointments online at rrvbc.org, by calling 815-965-8751 or using the myRRVBC app. Walk-ins also will be welcome. “We are excited to partner with the Janesville fire and police departments to host a

blood drive to support our local hospitals and those in need of blood,” said Lisa Entrikin, CEO at the Rock River Valley Blood Center. We invite the community to stop by the drive as each donation can save up to three lives.” The first 100 donors will receive a T-shirt. Donating blood is simple, and one unit can save up to three lives. After registering, a donor care specialist will take an individual’s vitals (temperature,

State health officials back new guidelines The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports CDC recommendations to shorten isolation and quarantine periods for the general public, given what is

known about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, according to Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake “If you are a person who has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and you are unvaccinated, or are more than six months out from your second mRNA dose or more than two months after the J&J vaccine and have not yet gotten a booster, you should quarantine – stay home and completely away from others – for five days followed by strict mask use for an additional five days,” Timberlake stated in a press release. “However, people who are current with vaccine recommendations do not need to quarantine after exposure to COVID-19, but should wear a well-fitting mask(link is external) when around other people for 10 days.” Following an exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, everyone, regardless of vaccination status, should get tested on day five after exposure, and if symptoms occur, quarantine immediately until a negative test confirms those symptoms are not due to COVID-19. Increased testing will help us identify any cases of Omicron quickly so that we can learn more about this latest variant and get an accurate picture of disease activity in the state. “We urge all Wisconsinites to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our state by getting vaccinated, getting boosted, continuing to wear masks in indoor public settings, and staying home when sick. This will help us all safely continue with our daily lives,” Timberlake said.

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Kelch Aviation Museum office staff Ami Eckard-Lee (from left), collections manager and programming director; Patrick Weeden, executive director and Hannah Shickles, archivist & events coordinator, closed the books on 2021 with a sense of accomplishment as the museum’s debut year of being open to the public.

Aviation museum celebrates the year it took flight

While 2021 will be etched at N2463 Airport Road, in crafts on long-term loans, and in history as another year of Brodhead. • Acquiring two new airpandemic trials, for The AlThe collection includes 19 fred & Lois Kelch Aviation vintage aircrafts, three vin- craft donations. “The future looks bright Museum it will always be re- tage automobiles, 12 origimembered as the year that it nal aircraft engines, cabinets too,” he wrote in an email opened its doors to the Brod- of photo collections and announcement. “In 2022, we have exhead community. dozens of models, works of citing news about out final The museum’s roots art and other treasures. began in 2004 when the Patrick Weeden, the mu- building project, the Phase Kelch’s placed their entire seum’s executive director, III addition to the museum vintage aircraft collection recently reflected on the complex, as well as new edinto a charitable trust, cel- past year, noting the biggest ucation programming, pubebrating the Golden Age milestone was opening to the lic events and aircraft collection updates.” of Aviation – the science, public this past summer. The Alfred & Lois Kelch technology and stories that He also highlighted other launched aviation into the accomplishments, including: Aviation Museum, Inc. is a modern age. • Sharing aircraft collec- 501(c)3 non-profit educaAfter years of planning tion, displays, and artifacts tional corporation. All donaand fundraising, the muse- to hundreds of visitors from tions are tax deductible. To donate, visit kelchmu blood pressure, pulse and he- um became a reality and was dozens of states and countries • Receiving two new air- seum.org. moglobin), and each person opened to the public in July will be asked to complete an eligibility questionnaire, and then sit back and relax while giving. The donation itself only THIS IS AN OPEN CALL FOR SUBMITTED PHOTOS lasts about 10 minutes. Refreshments will be proTO BE USED IN YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER! vided afterward. t Community events, car washes, festivals, lemonade First-time donors, should stands, school projects – people at work and at play. bring a photo ID. We are interested! Individuals can donate a This is single unit (whole blood dot Show the community what your chance to er your group has been doing! nation, the most common promote your em b de m e type) every 56 days. R nc lu t NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! organization or to i 5W ’s: special event! t Just shoot and e-mail! t he at

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