Return to Work Guidelines after COVID-19 Exposure or Illness

Link to Official Guidance by CDC

Situation 1: TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Quarantine at home for at least 10 days since the start of symptoms

AND at least 24 hours since last fever (without medicine)
Situation 2: MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED to someone with COVID-19
If low-risk exposure (incidental contact):

Self-monitor twice daily

Report ANY fever, cough, or other symptoms to your direct manager

Wear a mask at all times

If symptoms appear, follow high-risk recommendations below.

If high-risk exposure (15+ minutes within 6 feet of an infected person OR live with an infected person):

Quarantine for 14 days from exposure

OR until a negative test result

If symptoms develop, see Situation 1
Situation 3: I AM WORRIED about unknown exposure
Isolate immediately if you have a symptom

Physical social distance

Wash hands more frequently

Do not touch your face

Wear a mask around others
Consult your employer first before returning to work in case company policies are more restrictive than these recommendations.