If you have no symptoms, but have had contact with someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, you should also get tested and protect others as follows:
| Vaccination Status | Quarantine and Testing Timeline |
| If you:Have received a booster,ORHave completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months,ORHave completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months | Wear a mask around others for 10 daysTest on day 5, if possible.If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home. |
| If you:Have completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and have not received a booster,ORHave completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and have not received a booster,ORIf you have never been vaccinated against COVID-19 | Stay home for 5 days. After that, continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.If you can’t quarantine, you must wear a mask for 10 days.Test on day 5, if possibleIf you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home. |
Getting Tested After Developing Symptoms
Get tested immediately if you have symptoms of COVID-19, and isolate until you know your results, even if you are fully vaccinated.
If you test positive:
- You should stay home for 5 days, regardless of your vaccination status.
- If you have no symptoms or your symptoms have resolved after 5 days, you can leave your house, but must continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
- If you have a fever, continue to stay home until 24 hours after your fever resolves.
For additional information, please see the CDC’s latest guidance on isolation and quarantine.
