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Realtime. the cdc can only provide estimates based on the data they have available. and when they have new data, they react accordingly. that is what the cdc has been trying to do as we all work to combat this pandemic with the ground constantly, constantly shifting underneath us. that is the job. yesterday the cdc published another update, this time to guidance for people who test positive for covid, specifically on how long they have to isolate themselves. now, the cdc now says that as long as you are not showing any symptoms of covid-19, you only have to isolate for five days after you test...

Isolation. those new guidelines say people who test positive for covid but have no symptoms isolate for five days, that's down from the previous recommendation of ten and then they should continue to wear a mask for an additional five. dr. anthony fauci said this is a smart decision. here he is on this network last night. >> the sheer volume and number of cases with omicron, which is very much more transmissible than prior variants, we don't want to get into a situation where so many people are out from their jobs, many of which are essential jobs to keep society running smoothly. so, the deci...

On our health care resources. >> miguel, thank you so much for that reporting. sources tell cnn that the cdc will be clarifying the guidance as soon as today on the recommended isolation period for people who test positive for covid. the agency has faced real questions over the update for not including the testing component, one that shortened the isolation from ten days to five. joining me is chief medical correspondent dr. sanjay gupta. it does sound like the clarification is coming quite soon. what do you think of this? >> well, you know, i think the original problem still here, kate, is ...

>> reporter: how does it make you feel that they are taking care of you? >> very safe. >> reporter: and among these people who have been so very sick, a feel of american patriotism. >> it is the best country in the world. >> reporter: the best country in the world, he says. the national guard troops are expected to be at the hospital, scheduled to be at the hospital until january 11th, only six days from now. but that could be extended if there is a need. john, there is a very good chance there will be a need. back to you. >> look, everyone is so lucky that they're there and willing to serve. ...

Is to say probably within the next couple of days we are going to break the record during the entire pandemic of people hospitalized with covid. now, as i talked to folks on the front line what they tell me is that it's not an issue of available beds, it's not equipment, it's not medication, it's people. here in south florida baptist health is one of the largest providers, they have 500 people out right now with covid-19. that's not a massive portion of their workforce, it's about 3% or 4%, but when you talk about a dozen or so people in one location who are sick, what baptist has had to do is...