CDC Didn’t Admit Science Was Wrong
The CDC changed their guidelines for economic reasons (Getty Images).
The Claim
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention admitted that their old science about COVID-19 was wrong.
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In late November and early December 2020, many social media users made the claim, saying that the CDC had changed its mind about coronavirus regulation.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar’s investigation found that the CDC did change the length of time that those affected with COVID-19 should be quarantined. However, the alteration in guidance came more from concern about American workers than it did a change in science. Those afflicted with COVID-19 still have a 5% chance of passing on the virus after 7 days.
The new CDC guidelines are meant to reflect the potential for COVID-19 to be dangerous from an economic and social level, not a change in science.
Misbar’s Classification
Misleading
