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Should I Get Tested After A Close Contact With Someone Who Has Covid-19 If I Am Fully Vaccinated

COVID-19Common questionWhat should vaccinated people do if they come in contact with someone who has COVID-19?Fully vaccinated people who have come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 should be tested 3-5 days following the date of their exposure and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result. They should isolate if they test positive.

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

How long should I wait to get tested for COVID-19 after being exposed if I am fully vaccinated?

- If you have been fully vaccinated and around someone who has COVID-19 (close contact), you do not need to stay away from others (quarantine), or be restricted from work unless you develop COVID-like symptoms. We recommend that you get tested 3-5 days after your last exposure to someone with COVID-19.

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What should I do if I've been exposed to a person with COVID-19 and I have fully recovered from a COVID-19 infection in the previous 90 days?

Someone who tested positive for COVID-19 with a viral test within the previous 90 days and has subsequently recovered and remains without COVID-19 symptoms does not need to quarantine. However, close contacts with prior COVID-19 infection in the previous 90 days should:• Wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days after exposure.• Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and isolate immediately if symptoms develop.• Consult with a healthcare professional for testing recommendations if new symptoms develop.

COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation

What steps should you take after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19?

Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person who has COVID-19.Watch for fever (100.4â—¦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