What Should I Do If I Have Tested Positive For COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionWhat should I do if I have tested positive for COVID-19?Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
How long do you stay contagious after testing positive for COVID-19?
If someone is asymptomatic or their symptoms go away, it's possible to remain contagious for at least 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19. People who are hospitalized with severe disease and people with weakened immune systems can be contagious for 20 days or longer.
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How 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.
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What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 on a home test?
If your COVID-19 test is positive, tell a healthcare provider about your positive result and stay in contact with them during your illness. To avoid spreading the virus to others, follow CDC's guidance for isolation.
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When can I be with others if I tested positive for COVID-19 but had no symptoms?
If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others after 10 days have passed since you had a positive viral test for COVID-19.
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