How Long Should I Stay In Quarantine After Exposure To COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionHow long should I stay in quarantine after exposure to COVID-19?Quarantine means staying home for 14 days after you are exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. This is because you can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 but may not show symptoms for up to 14 days. Even though you may not show symptoms, you can still spread the virus.
How long does it take to show symptoms after you have been exposed to COVID-19?
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. If you have fever, cough, or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) frequently asked questions
How long should I self-quarantine if I was exposed to COVID-19?
Persons with positive results should remain in isolation until they have met the criteria for discontinuing isolation. Persons with negative results should remain in quarantine for 14 days unless other guidance is given by the local, tribal, or territorial public health authority.
Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Should I quarantine if I had been in contact with someone with COVID-19?
Anyone who has had close contact with someone with COVID-19 should stay home for 14 days after their last exposure to that person.
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation
What steps should I take after being exposed to COVID-19?
● 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
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation