Staying Home When Sick
If you tested positive for COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms, you can help prevent the spread.
What are the latest quarantine guidelines?
For those who tested negative, isolation can end. However, if your symptoms persist or new symptoms arise, seek additional COVID-19 testing. For those who are COVID-19 positive, follow the guidelines below. Learn more on the CDC website or contact them by phone at 800-CDC-INFO.
Updated: March 28, 2024
If you’ve had no symptoms
- Day 0 – The day you were tested (not the day you received your test result)
- Day 1 – 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
- Unless told otherwise by a doctor, isolate for at least 5 days.
- Your symptoms are improving, you can end isolation after day 5.
If you have symptoms
- Day 0 – The day you were tested (not the day you received your test result)
- Day 1 – The first full day following the day you were tested
- Unless told otherwise by a doctor, isolate for at least 5 days if your symptoms are improving.
- If symptoms persist, continue isolation until you are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
Choosing a Mask
Masking has proven to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. While there are many different types of masks, it is important to choose one that protects and fits well. Here are tips on how to select the best mask for you.
Isolating and Taking Precautions
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19, experiencing symptoms, or have been exposed, you may find yourself in isolation in order to protect those around you. Here are things to consider when isolating.
