ISOLATION CALCULATOR: You have tested positive, choose either option 1 or option 2.
OPTION 1: Test on or after day 5. If negative, you can end your isolation.
An antigen test, nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) or Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) test are acceptable, however, it is recommended that persons use an antigen test for ending isolation. Exposed persons who were infected with SARS-CoV-2 within 90 days prior to their current exposure should also use an antigen test. Use of Over-the-Counter tests are also acceptable to end isolation or quarantine.
Enter the earliest of 1) first positive test or 2) date your symptoms started:
You have tested positive and have symptoms: Isolation Calculator
If it has been 5 days since symptom onset or a positive test, your symptoms are resolving, it has been 24 hours without a fever, and you have re-tested (on day 5) and received a negative result:
Your isolation ENDS on:
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On this date, you may resume your usual activities but should continue wearing a well-fitting mask (surgical or respirator) around others for a total of 10 days, especially in indoor settings.
OPTION 2: If you are unable to test or choosing not to test, and symptoms are not present or are resolving, isolation can end after day 10.
Enter the earliest of 1) first positive test or 2) date your symptoms started:
You have tested positive but have no symptoms: Isolation Calculator
If it has been 10 days since symptom onset or a positive test, your symptoms are resolving, it has been 24 hours without a fever:
Your isolation ENDS on:
12/28/2020.
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).
