If you've been exposed to COVID-19.......

Keep in mind: DAY ZERO IS YOUR LAST EXPOSURE TO THE POSITIVE PERSON

7 days of strict quarantine
Release on Day 8 IF:
• A test (either PCR or Abbott BinaxNOW antigen) taken on Day 5 or later is negative; AND
• The individual has not experienced any symptoms up to that point; AND
• The individual conducts active monitoring through Day 14

Individuals must actively monitor symptoms and take their temperature once daily. IF even mild symptoms develop or the individual has a temperature of 100.0 F, they must immediately self-isolate, contact the public health authority overseeing their quarantine, and get tested.
Approximately 5% residual risk of disease development

10 days of strict quarantine
Release on Day 11 IF:
• The individual has not experienced any symptoms up to that point; AND
• The individual conducts active monitoring through Day 14.
• No test is necessary under this option
Approximately 1% residual risk of disease development

14 days of strict quarantine
Release on Day 15 IF:
• The individual has experienced ANY symptoms during the quarantine period EVEN if they have a negative COVID-19 test; OR
• The individual indicates they are unwilling or unable to conduct active monitoring.
No additional active monitoring required
Maximal risk reduction

UPDATED QUARANTINE GUIDELINES PER DPH

Please note that individuals who had COVID-19 in the last 90 days (from the day of symptom onset or day of first positive test if asymptomatic), AND individuals who have received either two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines or a single dose of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, at least 14 days ago but less than 90 days ago, are not required to quarantine the following exposure.  

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How do I know if I am a close contact of someone with COVID-19?

• You are a close contact of a COVID-19 positive person if you were within 6 feet of them while indoors, for at least 15 minutes, while they were symptomatic or within the 48 hours before symptom onset.
•   You are also a close contact if you were within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes of someone while indoors, who tested positive for COVID-19 in the 48 hours before their test was taken or anytime in the 10 days after the test.
• According to CDC guidance, individuals are less likely to be exposed to COVID-19 during outdoor activities, even without the use of masks. 

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