Reference Guide – When to Isolate, Quarantine
With COVID Symptoms
Awaiting test results | Stay home away from others or under isolation precautions until results are available. If results are delayed, follow guidance for symptomatic and tested positive for COVD-19. |
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Tested positive |
Stay home away from others or under isolation precautions until:
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Tested negative |
Stay home away from others or under isolation precautions until:
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Has not been tested |
Stay home away from others or under isolation precautions until:
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Without COVID Symptoms
Awaiting test results | No isolation is required while waiting for test results. Take everyday precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. |
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Tested positive |
Stay home away from others or under isolation precautions until:
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Tested negative | No isolation is required while waiting for test results. Take everyday precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. |
Other Situations
Other symptoms and has not been tested |
Stay home away from others or under isolation precautions until:
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Close contact with individual who has tested positive | Quarantine for 14 days from the last exposure to the case, regardless of negative test results. If symptoms develop or if tested positive for COVID-19 by PCR or antigen testing, follow relevant isolation guidance. |
Travelers from locations under the Ohio Travel Advisory | Quarantine for 14 days from the last exposure to the case, regardless of negative test results. If symptoms develop or if tested positive for COVID-19 by PCR or antigen testing, follow relevant isolation guidance. |
Note: A person who had severe/critical illness or is severely immunocompromised should follow the advice of their physician.