COVID-19 IS BACK!

As you are probably aware, COVID-19 cases in our area are going up. Due to the increase in cases I wanted to send you the latest recommendations from the CDC. We will be following these guidelines:

IF YOU TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 OR HAVE SYMPTOMS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS

• Isolate for at least 5 days

• This means if you have symptoms and/or positive COVID-19 test you will not be able to come to work for 5 days. You should stay home for 5 days and isolate from others in your home.

• Wear a well-fitting mask if you must be around others in your home.

ENDING ISOLATION:

• If you had symptoms

  • End isolation after 5 full days IF you are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever reducing medication) and your symptoms are improving.

• If you DID NOT have symptoms

  • End isolation after at least 5 full days after your positive test.

• If you got very sick from COVID-19 or have a weakened immune system

  • Isolate at least 10 days. Consult your doctor before ending isolation and continue taking precautions (wearing a well-fitting mask anytime you are around others) until day 10.

IF YOU WERE EXPOSED TO COVID-19 AND ARE UP TO DATE ON COVID-19 VACCINATIONS:

• No quarantine unless you develop symptoms

  • GET TESTED! Even if you don’t develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

  • Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you had close contact with someone with COVID-19

• If you develop symptoms

  • Isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a well-fitting mask around others.

  • Take precautions until day 10

Although masks are not required based on the level of cases for our area, you may wear one at anytime to protect yourself.