HEALTH AND WELLNESS COVID GUIDELINES Based on new scientific data, the CDC has revised its isolation and quarantine guidelines regarding COVID-19 infections and exposures. Important terms used in these guidelines. · ·
Isolation- refers to the behavior after a confirmed COVID infection via testing Quarantine- refers to the time following exposure to the COVID virus
If test POSITIVE AND REMAIN ASYMPTOMATIC If test POSITIVE AND SYMPTOMATIC
If and individual is EXPOSED to COVID, ASYMPTOMATIC, and is unvaccinated or completed primary series, but has not received booster If an individual is exposed to COVID and is fully vaccinated and boosted
Length of Isolation
Length of Quarantine
How long to wear Mask when around others 5 days after completion of isolation
When to Test
5 days
N/A
5 days as long the individual does not have a fever and other symptoms are resolving N/A
N/A
5 days after completion of isolation
5 days *If symptoms develop, the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can confirm that symptoms are not caused by COVID
For a total of 10 days after exposure
5 days after exposure
N/A
Does not need to quarantine *If symptoms develop the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can confirm that symptoms are not caused by COVID
10 days
5 days after exposure
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