Department of Human Resources
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COVID-19 Guidance Regarding Isolation, Quarantine, and Work Restrictions (FAQ #24)
IF… | THEN | Additional information |
You are experiencing any symptoms consistent with COVID-19… | Isolate from others at home, be clinically evaluated for COVID-19, and tested for SARS-CoV-2 if indicated by a medical professional. Notify your supervisor and HR representative of a positive COVID-19 test. If you are at work when you begin to experience symptoms – notify your supervisor and leave work. Refer to FAQ 45 for return to work guidance following a COVID-19 infection. Refer to FAQ 16 for return to work guidance following non-COVID illness. | This guidance applies to those experiencing symptoms, regardless of how mild symptoms are or vaccination status. |
If you had confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days (tested positive using a viral test) | No – you do not need to quarantine or be restricted from work following an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Wear a mask for 10 days. | If you develop symptoms – get a test, isolate, and stay home. |
You are NOT up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations. | Yes – you are subject to the quarantine requirements of an exposure to COVID-19.
Quarantine and stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
You must wear a mask for 10 days.
Test on day 5, if possible.
You must also quarantine if you are continuing to be exposed to the person with COVID-19 (i.e., caring for them, living in same household and cannot isolate). Critical Infrastructure employees may have modified quarantine – please refer to the CIE flowchart. If you develop symptoms – get a test, isolate, and stay home. | Up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. Critical Infrastructure employees may have modified quarantine – please refer to the CIE flowchart. |
You ARE up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations* and you are not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms… | No – you do not need to quarantine or be restricted from work following an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. CDC guidance recommends testing 5 days after exposure. Wear a mask for 10 days. | If you develop symptoms – get a test, isolate, and stay home. |