When are you Infectious?  (i.e. can spread COVID to others )

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• Beginning 48 hours (2 days) before symptoms started or from the date of positive COVID Test (if no symptoms)

• Ending when you are considered recovered.

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While you have symptoms...

• Stay at home. You don't have to self-isolate unless you live with a person who is at higher risk.

• For 7 days from symptoms began or from the day of positive COVID Test (if no symptoms), all people who test positive should also: 

• Avoid higher risk  people and places.

• Wear a mask when in indoor public places, public transit and crowded spaces.

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When are you Recovered?

• 7 Full days after the start of symptoms or from the date of the positive COVID Test (if no symptoms)

• Also symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours OR 48 hours if you have gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting and don't have a fever. 

• Some people may have a lingering cough but if they meet the criteria above, they are no longer considered infectious.

• Testing again soon after a positive test is not recommended. You do not need a negative test to be considered recovered.

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