I am following the state guidelines for our families. It helps me to refer to the state guidelines (so I'm not the "bad guy" when I tell them sorry you cannot come back to care until....).



Our state guidelines:

"Isolation or self-isolation

includes people who:
Have a positive COVID-19 test.
Have symptoms of COVID-19.
Are getting ill and think they might have COVID-19. Symptoms, especially early on, may be mild and feel like a common cold. Early symptoms could include a combination of cough, body aches, fatigue, and chest tightness. Some people may not develop fever or fever may not appear until several days into the illness.
Isolation and self-isolation
Separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick.
Is for people who are already sick.

How long does it last?
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 OR if you develop symptoms of COVID-19, including early or mild symptoms (see above), you should be in isolation (stay away from others) until:
You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is three full days of no fever without using medicine that reduces fevers)
AND
other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved)
AND
At least 10 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared"


"Quarantine and self-quarantine:

These instructions are for people who have been told to quarantine, or who are voluntarily quarantining because they have a household member or close contact that:

Has a positive COVID19 test.
Has symptoms of COVID-19 .
Is getting ill and think they might have COVID-19. Symptoms, especially early on, may be mild and feel like a common cold. Early symptoms could include a combination of cough, body aches, fatigue, and chest tightness. Some people may not develop fever or fever may not appear until several days into the illness

Quarantine and self-quarantine:
Separates people and restricts their movement if they were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. This could include exposure to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 or a person with the symptoms of COVID-19.

Is for people who are not sick, but who may have been exposed to someone (in close contact with someone) who is sick. This could include members of your household, co-workers, or others you spend a great deal of time with (and are within six feet of for 10 minutes or more).

How long does it last?
Stay at home or stay put in the same location for 14 days so you don’t spread the disease to healthy people. If you get sick, begin following the isolation directions."

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