What is quarantine?

If you've been exposed to the virus, it's important to get tested and to avoid spreading the virus.

If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 AND you don't have symptoms, you don't need to stay in the place where you live or separate yourself from others.

• For at least 10 full days, wear a high-quality mask when you are around other people, even those you live with.
• Get tested. Do it right away if you develop symptoms. Wait at least 5 days after you were exposed if you don't have symptoms.
• If your test is positive, call your doctor right away. The doctor may have you take a medicine to keep you from getting seriously ill. Treatment works best when started early. And isolate right away.
• Take extra care if you have to be around other people who are at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19. Keep some extra space between yourself and others, for example.
• Improve airflow. If you have to spend time indoors with others, open windows and doors. Or you can use a fan to blow air away from people and out a window.