A member of your household has had exposure or symptoms

If a member of your household: 

Had close contact with someone who has tested positive but has NO symptoms

Then while awaiting the person’s swab results, you should:

You do not need to self-isolate or be swabbed. Continue usual COVID-19 precautions (social distance, masking, and hand washing) and monitor carefully for symptoms. 

If a member of your household: 

Had close contact with someone who has tested positive and is symptomatic

Then while awaiting the person’s swab results, you should:

Self-isolate until your household member receives a negative result. 

If a member of your household: 

Has had no close contact with someone who has tested positive but is symptomatic

Then while awaiting the person’s swab results, you should:

Self-isolate at home if you are a not a healthcare provider. If you are a healthcare provider and have no symptoms yourself, you should continue to work, but practice “work self-isolation protocols.” 

If a member of your household: 

Has tested positive for COVID-19

Then while awaiting the person’s swab results, you should:

Self-isolate. Public Health will contact you and provide further direction. 

If a member of your household: 

Tests negative for COVID-19

Then while awaiting the person’s swab results, you should:

You do not need to self-isolate. Continue usual COVID-19 precautions (social distance, masking, and hand washing) and monitor carefully for symptoms.

If a member of your household: 

Is symptomatic OR had close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 but chooses NOT to be tested

Then you should:

Self-isolate until:

• 14 days have elapsed AND

• The person does not have a fever AND

• Symptoms have been improving for at least 72 hours