When Can I Be Around Others After I Know I Have COVID-19 And Symptoms?
COVID-19Common questionWhen can I be around others after I know I have COVID-19 and symptoms?You can be around others after:• 10 days since symptoms first appeared and• 24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and• Other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving*
How long do COVID-19 patients continue to shed the virus?
The duration of viral shedding varies significantly and may depend on severity. Among 137 survivors of COVID-19, viral shedding based on testing of oropharyngeal samples ranged from 8-37 days, with a median of 20 days.
What is the duration of viral shedding in persons with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
How long should I stay in home isolation if I have COVID-19?
People who are severely ill with COVID-19 might need to stay home longer than 10 days and up to 20 days after symptoms first appeared. People with weakened immune systems may require testing to determine when they can be around others. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.
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How soon can you be around others after having COVID-19 symptoms?
You can be around others after:10 days since symptoms first appeared and24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications andOther symptoms of COVID-19 are improving
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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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