Return to Work Guidelines after COVID-19 Exposure or Illness
Link to Official Guidance by CDC
| Situation 1: TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
