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What should you do if you are tested positive for COVID-19?

Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.

  • You should stay at your home for 5 days.
  • If you’re not experiencing symptoms, or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house.
  • You should continue to wear a mask around others for 5 more days.

If you are feeling sick or if you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.

What should you do if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19?

If you:

Have been boosted with the third dose of Vaccine.

OR

Have completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months

OR

Have completed the primary series of Johnson & Johnson within the last 2 months

  • You must wear a mask around others for 10 days.
  • If possible, get tested on day 5.

If you are experiencing any symptoms, get tested and stay at home.

If you:

Are unvaccinated

OR

Have completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months and you are not boosted

OR

Have completed the primary series of Johnson & Johnson within the last 2 months and you are not boosted

  • You should stay at your home for 5 days. After this period, continue to wear a mask around others for 5 more days
  • If you’re in no position to be in quarantine, you must wear a mask around others for 10 days.
  • If possible, get tested on day 5.

If you are experiencing any symptoms, get tested and stay at home.

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