COVID-19 is spread from one person to another through body fluids like saliva that come out of your mouth and nose when breathing, talking, singing, coughing or sneezing. It is very easy to spread, which makes it very important that you stay away from other people while you get better.
Isolation means that you do not leave your house, unless you need medical care. If you live with other people, you should stay away from them as much as possible.
Everyone who tests positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, MUST isolate:
- Stay home (isolate) and away from others for 5 days
- If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house
- Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days
- If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves
For more information: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/diagnosed.htm
For help with isolation dates, use this isolation calculator:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html