A close contact is anyone during your infectious period who was within 6 feet of you for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period, had direct exposure to your respiratory secretions (coughed or sneezed on, shared a drinking glass, utensils, towels, or other personal items), had direct physical contact with you (hug, kiss, or handshake). They are at risk now for developing COVID-19 also and should QUARANTINE.
Exposure to Someone with COVID-19 (Quarantine)
If your close contact....
Had booster vaccination OR completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 5 months OR completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months OR are 5-11 years old and completed a primary series of Pfizer more than 2 weeks ago:
- Wear a mask around others for 10 days
- Test on day 5, if possible
- If symptoms develop, get a test and stay home
Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 5 months ago and are not boosted OR completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted OR completed any primary series less than 2 weeks ago OR is unvaccinated:
- Stay home for 5 days
- After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days
- Test on day 5 if possible
- If symptoms develop, get a test and stay home
For more information:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/close-contacts.htm
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02598a.pdf
For help with quarantine dates visit: https://doh.sd.gov/covid/calculator/