General population – no quarantine
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Monitor for symptoms for 10 days after last exposure
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Wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days after last exposure
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Avoid unnecessary visits with high-risk individuals for 10 days after last exposure
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Consider testing 5 – 7 days after exposure
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If test positive or develop symptoms, use our isolation calculator
Healthcare workers
Depends on your risk exposure – please see the OHA Guidance
High Risk Exposure
Low Risk Exposure
Patients & Residents in healthcare settings
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10 day quarantine period
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May forgo quarantine for patients or residents that are up to date on COVID vaccine in an effort to mitigate critical issues (e.g., PPE, space, staff)
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If patient or resident works outside of the facility, may continue to work after exposure if asymptomatic
Non-Healthcare Congregate Settings
Includes but is not limited to: homeless shelters and transitional housing
Residents
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If possible, 10 day quarantine period after last exposure outside of the facility
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If a resident works or attends school outside of the setting, may continue to attend work or school after exposure if asymptomatic
Staff
*Up to date = received a COVID-19 booster, or completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna within the last 5 months, or completed the primary series of J&J within the last 2 months. For individuals 5 – 17 years of age, you are considered up to date if you completed the primary series of COVID-19 vaccines