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If you were exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 or have been told by a healthcare provider or public health authority that you were exposed, here are the steps that you should take, regardless of your vaccination status or if you have had a previous infection.

After Being Exposed to COVID-19

START PRECAUTIONS

Immediately

Wear a mask as soon as you find out you were exposed

Start counting from Day 1

• Day 0 is the day of your last exposure to someone with COVID-19

• Day 1 is the first full day after your last exposure

CONTINUE PRECAUTIONS

10 Full Days

You can still develop COVID-19 up to 10 days after you have been exposed

Take Precautions

Wear a high-quality mask or respirator (e.g., N95) any time you are around others inside your home or indoors in public 1

• Do not go places where you are unable to wear a mask. 

Watch for symptoms

• fever (100.4°F or greater)

• cough

• shortness of breath

• other COVID-19 symptoms

If you develop symptoms

• isolate immediately

• get tested

• stay home until you know the result

If your test result is positive, follow the isolation recommendations.

GET TESTED

Day 6

Get tested at least 5 full days after your last exposure

Test even if you don’t develop symptoms.

If you already had COVID-19 within the past 90 days, see specific testing recommendations.

IF YOU TEST

Negative

Continue taking precautions through day 10

• Wear a high-quality mask when around others at home and indoors in public

You can still develop COVID-19 up to 10 days after you have been exposed.

IF YOU TEST

Positive

Isolate immediately