What Should I Do If I Have Been Exposed To Someone With COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionWhat should I do if I have been exposed to someone with COVID-19?Anyone who has had close contact with someone with COVID-19 should quarantine for 14 days after their last exposure to that person, except if they meet the following conditions:Someone who has been fully vaccinated and shows no symptoms of COVID-19 does not need to quarantine. However, fully vaccinated close contacts should:Wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days following exposure or until a negative test
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 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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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 to take after close contact with someone with 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