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Isolation and Quarantine
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Fact Sheet: Legal Authorities for Isolation and Quarantine
Defines isolation and quarantine; lists the communicable diseases for which federal isolation and quarantine are authorized by Executive Order; describes the authorities of federal, state, local, and tribal laws; defines who is in charge, CDC's role, and enforcement measures. (updated December 2007)-
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Understand Quarantine and Isolation
These fact sheets were developed through a cooperative agreement between CDC and the American Red Cross.
(On the CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response site)