As Covid cases tick up, here are latest CDC guidelines for testing and isolation Daily Covid cases are up 11% in the last two weeks, though many new cases aren't included in those tallies. If you're exposed or test positive, here's what to do. NBC News

Average daily Covid cases have risen 11% in the last two weeks, according to NBC News’ tally. The country is recording around 39,000 new cases per day, on average, though many cases detected via at-home rapid tests aren't included in that tally. Covid deaths are down 9%, but around 280 people are still dying of Covid every day.

Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about masking, testing and isolation haven't changed much since the CDC last updated its recommendations in August. But as the virus continues to spread, here's what the agency recommends in regards to masking, testing and isolation. ...