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Learn what to do if you are exposed to COVID-19, including how long to wear a mask, what to do if symptoms develop, and when to take a COVID-19 test.
- Infection Control Guidance: SARS-CoV-2 | COVID-19 | CDC
Testing is recommended immediately (but not earlier than 24...
- CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations
When people get sick with a respiratory virus, the updated...
- Infection Control Guidance: SARS-CoV-2 | COVID-19 | CDC
Mar 2, 2024 · CNN — People who test positive for Covid-19 no longer need to routinely stay away from others for at least five days, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and...
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Mar 5, 2024 · The CDC has simplified its recommendations for how long to stay home and isolate after testing positive or experiencing symptoms to be consistent across COVID-19, influenza, and RSV infections. This way, anyone who develops symptoms can follow the same isolation guidance, irrespective of what respiratory virus they’re infected with.
Jul 25, 2024 · When should I test for Covid? How often? The original guidance from the CDC was to test approximately five days after exposure because it took that long before the virus became detectable...
Jun 24, 2024 · Testing is recommended immediately (but not earlier than 24 hours after the exposure) and, if negative, again 48 hours after the first negative test and, if negative, again 48 hours after the second negative test. This will typically be at day 1 (where day of exposure is day 0), day 3, and day 5.
Mar 1, 2024 · When people get sick with a respiratory virus, the updated guidance recommends that they stay home and away from others. For people with COVID-19 and influenza, treatment is available and can lessen symptoms and lower the risk of severe illness.
Mar 15, 2024 · The guidance recommends continuing to take precautions for five days after resuming normal activities. These include physical distancing, testing, improving air quality, using good hygiene...
