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Kim Malsam-Rysdon, Secretary of Health

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Quarantine and Isolation Calculator

You have tested positive and have symptoms: Isolation Calculator

If you are symptomatic and have tested positive for COVID-19 then you must isolate for 10 days from the date your symptoms began. To stop or discontinue isolation, at least 10 days must have passed since your symptoms began and at least 24 hours have passed since your fever went away without the use of fever-reducing medications (such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen) and other symptoms have improved.

Enter the first day your symptoms began below.



You have tested positive but have no symptoms: Isolation Calculator

If you are not symptomatic and have tested positive for COVID-19 then you must isolate for 10 days from the day you had your test done.

Enter your test date below.



You have been identified as a close contact: Quarantine Calculator

If you have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not having any symptoms, you will quarantine for 10 days after the date you came in contact with the positive person.
**This guidance is not applicable to individuals who are fully vaccinated (i.e., 2 weeks after series completion) or have a positive antibody test within the past 90 days and remain without symptoms. It is recommended that fully vaccinated people who have a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 be tested 3-5 days after exposure, and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result.

Please refer to CDC recommendations available at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html**

Enter the date of last contact with the person who tested positive below.



You previously tested positive for COVID-19 and want to know when you are susceptible to reinfection: 90-Day Calculator

Reinfection among individuals who test positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 appears to be uncommon during the initial 90 days after symptom onset of your COVID-19 diagnosis.

Enter the first day your symptoms began
OR your test date if you did not have symptoms but tested positive.


 
 
 

You have tested positive and have symptoms: Isolation Calculator

If your symptoms have improved and 24 hours have elapsed without a fever without the use of medication, your last FULL day of isolation is: .


Your isolation ENDS on: .
On this date, you may resume your usual activities but should still take precautions to reduce your risk (i.e. social distancing, frequent handwashing, and wearing a mask when social distancing isn't possible).

You have tested positive but have no symptoms: Isolation Calculator

If you have no symptoms, your last FULL day of isolation is: .


Your isolation ENDS on: .
On this date, you may resume your usual activities but should still take precautions to reduce your risk (i.e. social distancing, frequent handwashing, and wearing a mask when social distancing isn't possible).

You have been identified as a close contact: Quarantine Calculator

As long as you remain symptom free, your quarantine will last 10 days after your last contact with the person who tested positive. Your last FULL day of Quarantine is: .


Your quarantine ENDS on: . On this date, you may resume your usual activities but should continue to monitor for symptoms for an additional 4 days after release from quarantine and contact your healthcare provider if symptoms develop. You should still take precautions to reduce your risk of exposure (i.e. social distancing, frequent handwashing, and wearing a mask when social distancing isn't possible).


NOTE: Release from quarantine after a 7-day quarantine can be accomplished if the following criteria are met: (1) a test is performed on Day 5 or later of quarantine and the result is negative, (2) no symptoms of COVID-19 develop (remain asymptomatic), and (3) self-monitoring for symptoms [check temperature and other symptoms twice daily] for an additional 7 days after release from quarantine.

Your 90 day period ends on .


You are unlikely to become reinfected with COVID-19 within 90 days after infection, but should continue to take precautions to reduce your risk of exposure (i.e. social distancing, frequent handwashing, and wearing a mask when social distancing isn't possible).

Your 90 day period ended on .


You are considered susceptible to reinfection with COVID-19. If you are identified as a close contact to a person infected with COVID-19, please quarantine for 14 days from the date you were last exposed to the infected individual. Please take precautions to reduce your risk of exposure (i.e. social distancing, frequent handwashing, and wearing a mask when social distancing isn't possible).