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Originally Posted by coffeebean

Th new guidelines do not make any sense to me, especially if you know you have been exposed to the virus. According to these new guidelines, a person who is asymptomatic will be denied a test even if they are aware they have been exposed to the virus. Can someone explain the rationale for this absurdity?

C.D.C. Now Says People Without Covid-19 Symptoms Do Not Need Testing - The New York Times

Easy. In many areas they still are having trouble keeping up with the demand for tests (supplies, lab capacity, etc.), so they are trying to discourage people from getting tests. Have you not heard that in some areas tests results are taking 14+ days?

If you KNOW you have been exposed, you should self-quarantine. You may be asymptomatic, but you can’t spread the virus if you quarantine.