Guidance for the General Public

What are COVID-19 symptoms?

When should I quarantine?

Quarantine occurs BEFORE a person becomes sick or tests positive.  Quarantine (see below) if you have been in close contact (within 6 feet of someone for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone who has COVID-19.

• People who are fully vaccinated with a booster do not have to quarantine, but should wear a mask around others for 10 days and should get a COVID-19 test on day 5. If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home.
• People who are unvaccinated or are more than six months out from their second mRNA dose (or more than 2 months after the J&J vaccine) and not yet boosted, should stay home for 5 days followed by strict mask use for an additional 5 days. You should get a COVID-19 test on day 5. If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home.

Learn more about CDC guidelines for quarantine here.

When should I isolate?

Isolation occurs AFTER a person becomes sick or tests positive, regardless of vaccination status. A person with COVID-19 is required to stay home, not go to work, and avoid other people, staying isolated in their own bedroom and using their own bathroom as much as possible.

• People who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, should isolate for 5 days. If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave isolation as long as you continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days. If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.

Learn more about CDC guidelines for isolation here Version OptionsCOVID-19 PreventionHeadline.

Guidance for Specific Sectors

Click here Version OptionsCOVID-19 PreventionHeadline for guidance for health care workers.

Click here Version OptionsCOVID-19 PreventionHeadline for guidance for nursing and long-term care facilities.