This information is current as of July 21, 2020.
The CDC has provided the following guidelines for returning to work or school after testing positive for COVID-19, depending on your experience with it.
You: I think or know I had COVID-19, and I had symptoms
You can be with others after:
• At least 10 days since symptoms first appeared and
• At least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication and
• Symptoms have improved
Depending on your healthcare provider’s advice and availability of testing, you might get tested to see if you still have COVID-19. If you are tested, you can be around others when you have no fever, respiratory symptoms have improved, and you receive two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours apart.
You: I tested positive for COVID-19, but had no symptoms
If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others after:
• 10 days have passed since test
Depending on your healthcare provider’s advice and availability of testing, you might get tested to see if you still have COVID-19. If you will be tested, you can be around others after you receive two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours apart.
If you develop symptoms after testing positive, follow the guidance above for “I think or know I had COVID, and I had symptoms.”
DOCS! providers cannot give return to work or school clearance for any positive COVID- 19 patient unless the two negative test guidelines are followed.