CDC trolled with spanish phrase
The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) has shortened its COVID-19 isolation period to five days and many aren’t happy with the recommendation owing to the surge in cases caused by the infection.
The phrase “Sana Sana Colita De Rana” is trending on Twitter as people have trolled CDC and pointed out that the new rule is as good as “rubbing Vicks” on your chest to combat infections.
If you’re struggling to wrap your head around this, let us explain the meaning of the expression.
Meaning of Sana Sana Colita De Rana and English translation
Spanish phrase “Sana Sana Colita De Rana” translates to “Heal, heal, little tail of the frog.”
The phrase belongs to a rhyme popular among Spanish speakers as they learn it at a young age.
Sana Sana Colita De Rana is used when someone gets hurt, specifically a kid, to assure them that they’ll be all right.
However, it is currently trending on Twitter for different reasons, mostly used by adults who are questioning the new COVID-19 guidelines for isolation.
I love explaining the "knock on wood" and "sana sana colita de rana" to my friends their reactions are immaculate
— vinc is a hot mess (@thefoxskull) December 30, 2021
What are CDC’s updated guidelines for COVID-19 isolation?
The new recommendation by CDC which was announced on Monday, December 27, suggests unvaccinated people with COVID-19 needn’t have to isolate for more than five days and can continue wearing a mask around others for another five days.
It reads, “Individuals who have received their booster shot do not need to quarantine following an exposure, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure.”
“For all those exposed, best practice would also include a test for SARS-CoV-2 at day 5 after exposure. If symptoms occur, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not attributable to COVID-19,” it states further.
Twitter reacts to the shortened isolation guidelines
Twitter users have resorted to making fun of CDC’s shortened isolation guidelines. Many feel it isn’t adequate and have drawn comparisons to age-old practices and used the phrase “Sana Sana Colita de Rana” to simply mock the new rules.
One tweeted, “The CDC and my grandpa say that you don’t need to quarantine if you eat a spoonful of Vicks and say “Sana Sana Colita de Rana” 3 times”
Another said, “Breaking news the CDC said you can go back to work after saying Sana Sana Colita de Rana”
“The CDC now recommends Sana Sana Colita de Rana, some vaparu, a 7 up, don’t walk around barefoot and definitely don’t go outside with ur hair wet,” joked another.
