CDC Important Information

*Noteworthy Information found on the CDC website addressing- 

"Who needs to quarantine?"

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html


Who needs to quarantine?

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People who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19—excluding people who have had COVID-19 within the past 3 months.

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People who have tested positive for COVID-19 do not need to quarantine or get tested again for up to 3 months as long as they do not develop symptoms again. People who develop symptoms again within 3 months of their first bout of COVID-19 may need to be tested again if there is no other cause identified for their symptoms.

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What counts as close contact?

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  • You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more
  • You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19
  • You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them)
  • You shared eating or drinking utensils
  • They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you
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Steps to take-

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Stay home and monitor your health

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  • Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person who has COVID-19
  • Watch for fever (100.4◦F), cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19
  • If possible, stay away from others, especially people who are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19