This guidance only applies to CLOSE CONTACTS (people who have not been confirmed to be COVID-19 positive, but who have had a known exposure to a COVID-19 positive person). It does not apply to people confirmed to be COVID-19 positive themselves.
A 14-day quarantine remains the safest option and is still recommended. If a 14-day quarantine is not possible, people who DO NOT develop symptoms may now elect to end their quarantine before 14 days with continued symptom monitoring and:
Shortened quarantine duration may not be appropriate in all settings, such as high-risk, congregate settings.
What is the guidance on quarantine and testing after people receive the vaccine?
The CDC recommends people who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they have have been fully vaccinated within the last three months and show no symptoms.
How long do I need to quarantine? Our staff takes you through the options in this short, informational video.
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Monitor symptoms for 14 days after your last exposure with this chart:
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