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Trump announces coronavirus testing guidance as more states outline reopening plans; global cases surpass 3 million

President Trump announced national testing guidelines on Monday that continues to leave states in charge. A White House document described the federal government as the “supplier of last resort.”

Meanwhile, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed 3 million worldwide; nearly one-third of the reported infections are in the United States.

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Coronavirus: What you need to know

Covid isolation guidelines: Americans who test positive for the coronavirus no longer need to routinely stay home from work and school for five days under new guidance planned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The change has raised concerns among medically vulnerable people.

New coronavirus variant: The United States is in the throes of another covid-19 uptick and coronavirus samples detected in wastewater suggests infections could be as rampant as they were last winter. JN.1, the new dominant variant, appears to be especially adept at infecting those who have been vaccinated or previously infected. Here’s how this covid surge compares with earlier spikes.

Latest coronavirus booster: The CDC recommends that anyone 6 months or older gets an updated coronavirus shot, but the vaccine rollout has seen some hiccups, especially for children. Here’s what you need to know about the latest coronavirus vaccines, including when you should get it.