All information on this page is provided by the Douglas County Health department.
When to Start and Stop QuarantineIf you are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19, you have been exposed to the virus and must quarantine. Click the link below for more information on what to do based on your situation.
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How to QuarantineIn the case that you need to quarantine, it is vital that you follow quarantine protocols. Click the link below for more information on how to quarantine safely and effectively.
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How to IsolateIf you have tested positive for COVID-19 or you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you must isolate. Click the link below for more information on isolation and keeping others healthy.
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You should stay home for 7-14 days after your last close contact with a person who has COVID-19.
The 14 day full quarantine is still the safest option, but the CDC now allows acceptable alternatives. |
What counts as close contact?Being within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more in a 24 hour period is what counts as close contact.
*Contact with a close contact does not require quarantine. |
How long to quarantine:
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Your last day of quarantine is 7 days from the date you had close contact and you must have a negative test. You have to self-monitor and wear a mask until day 14 is reached.
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How long to quarantine:
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Your last day of quarantine is 7 days from when the person with COVID-19 began home isolation and you must have a negative test. You must have no further close contact with the person since they isolated, which includes staying in a separate bedroom and using a separate bathroom if possible. You have to self-monitor and wear a mask until day 14 is reached.
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How long to quarantine:
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You will have to restart your quarantine from the last day you had close contact with anyone in your house who has COVID-19. Any time a new household member gets sick with COVID-19, you will need to restart your quarantine if you had close contact with them. You have to self-monitor and wear a mask until day 14 is reached.
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How long to quarantine:
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You should remain at home for 10 days while the person can still spread the illness, and then quarantine for 7 days after the person who has COVID-19 meets the criteria to end home isolation. You also have to have a negative test and self-monitor and wear a mask until day 14 is reached.
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The sick person has met the criteria to end home isolation. This is your first day of the 7 day quarantine. |
WATCH YOURSELF FOR SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19
WEAR A MASKWhenever you are with any other people, even if you are at home. Make sure it fits over your mouth and nose. CALL YOUR DOCTOR AND GET TESTED IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS |
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NO VISITORSSTAY HOMEUntil at least 10 days after your symptoms first appeared... AND you have been fever-free for 1 full day (without feverreducing medicine)... AND all your other symptoms are better. NO SHARINGDo not share towels, silverware, cups, bowls, or plates with anyone else in your home. WASH YOUR HANDS OFTENWith soap and water, for 20 seconds each time you wash them. WEAR A MASKOver your mouth and nose. Even at home if you live with other people. |
STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE YOU LIVE WITHStay in a separate part of your home as much as possible. Use a different bathroom if you can. |
CLEAN ALL "HIGH TOUCH" SURFACES EVERY DAYClean things you and your family touch a lot: like counters, tabletops, doorknobs, sink faucet handles, toilets handles, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. COVER YOUR COUGHS & SNEEZESCover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues in a lined trash can; immediately wash your hands. LIMIT CONTACT WITH PETSJust to be safe experts recommend that people who are isolating avoid touching their pets until we know more how coronavirus spreads. |
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