COVID-19
CDC Guidance and Links
If you have COVID:
You should isolate from others when you have COVID-19
If you have no symptoms:
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Day 0 is the day you were tested
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Day 1 is the first full day following the day you were tested
If you develop symptoms within 10 days of when you were tested, the clock restarts at day 0 on the day of symptom onset
If you have symptoms:
Day 0 of isolation is the day of symptom onset, regardless of when you tested positive
Day 1 is the first full day after the day your symptoms started
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If you test positive for COVID-19, stay home for at least 5 days and isolate yourself from others in your home.
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Return to work or school on day 6, only if your symptoms are lessening and you have not had a fever for 24 hours.
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Wear a mask indoors through day 10.
You are likely most infectious during the first 5 days.
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Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public.
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Stay home and separate from others as much as possible.
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Use a separate bathroom, if possible.
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Take steps to improve ventilation at home, if possible.
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Don’t share personal household items, like cups, towels, and utensils.
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Monitor your symptoms.
If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
After Being Exposed to COVID-19 - Especially within your household
If you were exposed to COVID-19
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Start precautions immediately and continue them for 10 full days after exposure.
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Wear a mask as soon as you find out you were exposed and continue to wear a mask any time you are around others inside your home or indoors in public.
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Start counting from Day 1
Day 0 is the day of your last exposure to someone with COVID-19
Day 1 is the first full day after your last exposure -
Continue Precautions for 10 Full Days
Take Precautions
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Wear a high-quality mask any time you are around others inside your home or indoors in public
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Take extra precautions if you will be around people who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19.
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Watch for symptoms
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fever (100.4°F or greater)
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cough
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shortness of breath
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