On Monday, December 27, 2021, the CDC updated its recommendation for isolation and quarantine timeframes for people exposed to COVID-19. Highlights are below:
If you test positive for COVID-19
Regardless of vaccination status:
- You must isolate for 5 days in your home.
- If you have no symptoms or they have resolved you can leave your home after 5 days.
- Continue to wear a mask around all others, regardless of their vaccination status for an additional 5 days.
If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19
For those who are boosted or received the second shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months or received the J&J vaccine within the last 2 months:
- Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
- Test on day 5 if possible.
- If you develop symptoms get tested and stay home.
For those who received their last dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted or received J&J shot over 2 months ago and are not boosted:
- Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days. - Test on day 5 if possible.
- If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home
For those not vaccinated:
- Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days. If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
- Test on day 5 if possible.
- If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home