What To Do If Exposed

If you are exposed to someone who has COVID-19, there are certain steps you should take to protect yourself and those around you. 

 

Quarantine at home for 14 days if:

You have been within six feet of someone who has COVID-19 for 15 minutes or more.

You have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, excluding people who have had COVID-19 within the past three months.

What Counts As Close Contact?

How do I know if my exposure to COVID-19 qualifies as close contact?

1. You were within six feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more.

2. You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19.

3. You had direct physical contact with a person with COVID-19.

4. You shared eating or drinking utensils with a person with COVID-19.

5. A person with COVID-19 sneezed, coughed, or got respiratory droplets on you.

Stay Home And Monitor Your Health

Quarantining yourself at home after exposure can greatly reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person who has COVID-19.

Watch for cough, fever (100.4°F), 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.

Call ahead before visiting a doctor to ensure a safe, easier experience.

Cover your coughs and clean your hands often to prevent spreading germs.