How long do I need to quarantine after exposure?

The CDC is not currently recommending quarantine for people who had contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 as long as they are up to date on their vaccinations. However, if your child was exposed to COVID-19 and is unvaccinated, then they will need to quarantine with your family for at least 5 days after their possible exposure. Your whole family can get tested on day 5, continue to watch for symptoms, and take precautions through day 10.

The CDC recommends that people who are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, including children, should quarantine for at least 5 days after their most recent contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. You can get tested at the end of day 5, but you should still monitor yourself for symptoms and take precautions through day 10. You only need to remain in quarantine for 5 days after exposure as long as you are not showing any symptoms of COVID-19.

The CDC recommends that people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 90 days, regardless of vaccination status, do not need to quarantine following exposure. However, you should still monitor yourself for symptoms and take precautions until the 10 day mark.

If you or your child are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines, then you do not need to quarantine following exposure. However, if you or your child was exposed to COVID-19 and is unvaccinated, then you will still need to quarantine with your family for at least 5 full days after possible exposure. Your whole family can get tested at that 5 day mark and continue to watch for symptoms and take precautions until the 10 day mark.