COVID-19
The guidance for shortened isolation or quarantine is intended for the general population and should not apply to high risk/congregate setting or healthcare workers. Please select one of the following links for specific guidance in these settings.
COVID-19 Guidance
Please select the guidance based on the setting that is appropriate for your needs.
General Population
If you test positive for COVID-19 or think you may have COVID-19, please follow this guidance to keep yourself and others safe.
If you are sick with a respiratory virus:
– Seek treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness. Generally people at higher risk of severe illness from respiratory viruses are older adults, young children, people with compromised immune systems, people with disabilities and pregnant people.
– Stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after: Symptoms are getting better overall
AND
Fever has ended without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
– Take precaustions for five (5) additional days, including taking steps for cleaner air, enhancing hygiene practices, wearing a well-fitting mask when around others and keeping distance from others. For COVID-19 consider taking an antigen test. A positive test means it is more likely you can still spread the virus.
Schools/Early Care
If you test positive for COVID-19 or think you may have COVID-19, please follow this guidance to keep yourself and others safe.
If you are sick with a respiratory virus:
– Seek treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness. Generally people at higher risk of severe illness from respiratory viruses are older adults, young children, people with compromised immune systems, people with disabilities and pregnant people.
– Stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after: Symptoms are getting better overall
AND
Fever has ended without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
– Take precaustions for five (5) additional days, including taking steps for cleaner air, enhancing hygiene practices, wearing a well-fitting mask when around others and keeping distance from others. For COVID-19 consider taking an antigen test. A positive test means it is more likely you can still spread the virus.
Healthcare Workers
Asymptomatic healthcare personnel (HCP) who have had a higher-risk exposure do not require work restriction, regardless of vaccination status, if they do not develop symptoms or test positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Long Term Care Guidance
Asymptomatic healthcare personnel (HCP) who have had a higher-risk exposure do not require work restriction, regardless of vaccination status, if they do not develop symptoms or test positive for SARS-CoV-2.
