Do I Need To Quarantine While Waiting For My COVID-19 Screening Test Result?
COVID-19Common questionDo I need to quarantine while waiting for my COVID-19 screening test result?People without symptoms and without known exposure to COVID-19 do not need to quarantine while awaiting screening test results. If a person tests positive on a screening test and is referred for a confirmatory test, they should quarantine until they receive the results of their confirmatory test.
Can someone test negative and later test positive on a viral test for COVID-19?
Yes, it is possible. You may test negative if the sample was collected early in your infection and test positive later during this illness. You could also be exposed to COVID-19 after the test and get infected then. Even if you test negative, you still should take steps to protect yourself and others. See Testing for Current Infection for more information.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) frequently asked questions
Do I need to quarantine if I tested positive for COVID-19 within the past three months?
People who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 3 months and recovered do not have to quarantine or get tested again as long as they do not develop new symptoms.
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Should I isolate if I have COVID-19 symptoms but my test is negative?
• If you have symptoms of COVID-19: - You may have received a false negative test result and still might have COVID-19. You should isolate away from others. Contact your healthcare provider about your symptoms.
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When to start and end COVID-19 quarantine?
You should stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person who has COVID-19.
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