By Julia Bertino Whiteside County says they will start implementing modified quarantine options. On Friday, Dec. 11, the Whiteside County Health Department will begin these modified option for those who have been exposed to COVID-19 and who have not developed symptoms. “These options will incorporate CDC’s Options to Reduce Quarantine and IDPH’s Quarantine Guidance released on December 7th,” officials said in a release. “Under modified quarantine, an individual’s quarantine will begin immediately after they have been exposed to COVID-19 and continue for 7, 10, or 14 days after their last exposure. The CDC currently recommends a quarantine period of 14 days. However, the CDC has provided local health authorities with options to reduce quarantine duration. These options are intended to help reduce the burden on individuals, businesses, and communities caused by the 14-day time frame while maintaining a low risk of transmission to protect the public.