WUPHD recommendations for COVID-19 safety.

BESSEMER – The Western U.P. Health Department is recommending a return to a 10-day active monitoring or quarantine period for close contacts. The decision to reduce the quarantine period is in line with state and federal guidelines and will offer consistency across the Upper Peninsula. Close contacts can return to normal activities after the 10-day period, however, they should continue to monitor symptoms up to 14 days from their last contact with an infected person. People who are two weeks past their completed COVID-19 vaccination series do not need to quarantine. More information at www.wuphd.org.