COVID-19 Positive
You do not need to have a negative test or a letter from Public Health to return to work or school.
When Does My Home Isolation End?
If you had symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19 or if a healthcare provider thinks* that you have COVID-19, you must stay home until:
- At least 10 days** have passed since your symptoms first started and
- You have had no fever for at least 24 hours (without the use of medicine that reduces fevers) and
- Your symptoms have improved
If you tested positive for COVID-19 but never had any symptoms:
- You must stay home for 10 days after the test was taken, but
- If you develop symptoms, you need to follow the instructions above
*If a healthcare provider initially thought your symptoms were due to COVID-19 but they reassessed your diagnosis and concluded that you are not infected, you can stop isolating once 24 hours have passed since you have been fever-free without using fever-reducing medications. However, if you are under quarantine orders (because you are a close contact to a person with COVID-19) you must stay in quarantine for 14 days from your last contact with the person
**If you have a condition that severely weakens your immune system you might need to stay home for longer than 10 days. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.
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Positive Test Results (PDF) (10/28/2020)
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What to do if you have confirmed or suspected COVID-19 (PDF) (10/28/2020)
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When can I be around others again? (PDF) (10/28/2020)
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10 ways to manage respiratory symptoms at home (PDF) (11/17/2020)
COVID-19 Information and Guidance
Link/share our site at: https://idahopublichealth.com/district-2/novel-coronavirus