What To Do If I Have Symptoms of COVID

As we enter deeper into the pandemic, questions may arise as we strive to continue with our everyday lives and at the same time take care of those we encounter. Following are guidelines taken directly from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that may help you in determining the best protocol for you or your business.

We are fortunate to have free testing sites right here in Boulder County. Check this website to find out more. https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/testing/#:~:text=Free%20Testing%20at%20the%20Stazio,63rd%20St.%20onto%20Stazio%20Drive

• If you have symptoms of COVID-19:
  • If your symptoms are mild:
    • Your healthcare provider (physician, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, etc.) may advise a SARS-CoV-2 test.
    • If you test positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection or do not get tested, you should self-isolate for at least 10 days after symptom onset and resolution of fever for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medications, and with improvement of other symptoms.
    • If you live with a person at increased risk of severe illness (for example an elderly relative or other individuals with underlying conditions), take special precautions in the home to protect that individual according to CDC guidelines.
  • If your symptoms worsen while you are isolating, or become moderate/severe, such as shortness of breath or severe fatigue, contact your healthcare provider immediately or seek emergency care.
  • If you test positive, you do not need to repeat a test for at least 3 months.
  • You do not need a follow-up negative test to return to work or school, as long as
    • You did not require hospitalization, AND
    • It has been at least at least 10 days after symptom onset and resolution of fever for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medications, and with improvement of other symptoms.
• If you have been in close contact (less than 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more) with documented SARS-CoV-2 infection and do not have symptoms.​
  • You need a test. Please consult with your healthcare provider or public health official. Testing is recommended for all close contacts of persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Because of the potential for asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission, it is important that contacts of individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection be quickly identified and tested. Pending test results, you should self-quarantine/isolate at home and stay separated from household members to the extent possible and use a separate bedroom and bathroom, if available.
    • A single negative test does not mean you will remain negative at any time point after that test.
    • Even if you have a negative test, you should still self-isolate for 14 days.
  • If you cannot self-isolate, or you are a critical infrastructure worker that must work, wear a mask, physically distance, avoid crowds and indoor crowded places, wash your hands frequently, and monitor yourself for symptoms.
  • If you live with a person at increased risk of severe illness (for example an elderly person or other individuals with underlying medical conditions), take special precautions in the home to protect that individual according to CDC guidelines.
  • Healthcare providers in close contact of a person with documented SARS-CoV-2 infection while using recommended personal protective equipment, do not need to be tested

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