WHO | Everyone No symptoms but potential casual contact (gathering, class, etc.) with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 |
Exposure. No symptoms but had close contact** with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 |
Symptoms. Has symptoms* of COVID-19 (regardless of exposure or single test result) |
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WHAT | Social distance. Stay at least 6 feet from others. Minimize travel (or stay home as much as possible). Self-monitor. Check for fever or respiratory symptoms |
Self-quarantine. Stay home and limit interactions with others. Self-monitor. Check for fever or respiratory symptoms. How to self-quarantine (pdf). |
Self-isolate. Do not leave home. Avoid others in your residence. Disinfect surfaces regularly. Monitor for symptoms that may require hospitalization.*** |
FOR HOW LONG? | Until the pandemic ends | Until 10 days after exposure, no symptoms and without testing OR until 7 days after exposure, no symptoms and with a negative test result occurring on day 6 or later. In both cases, continue to monitor for symptoms for 14 days after last exposure. | At least 10 days since symptoms first appeared AND at least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medications AND symptoms have improved. |
WHO | Everyone No symptoms but potential casual contact (gathering, class, etc.) with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 |
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WHAT | Social distance. Stay at least 6 feet from others. Minimize travel (or stay home as much as possible). Self-monitor. Check for fever or respiratory symptoms |
FOR HOW LONG? | Until the pandemic ends |
WHO | Exposure. No symptoms but had close contact** with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 |
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WHAT | Self-quarantine. Stay home and limit interactions with others. Self-monitor. Check for fever or respiratory symptoms. |
FOR HOW LONG? | Until 10 days after exposure, no symptoms and without testing OR until 7 days after exposure, no symptoms and with a negative test result occurring on day 6 or later. In both cases, continue to monitor for symptoms for 14 days after last exposure. |
WHO | Symptoms. Has symptoms* of COVID-19 (regardless of exposure or single test result) |
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WHAT | Self-isolate. Do not leave home. Avoid others in your residence. Disinfect surfaces regularly. Monitor for symptoms that may require hospitalization.*** |
FOR HOW LONG? | At least 10 days since symptoms first appeared AND at least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medications AND symptoms have improved. |