CDC COVID Guidance as of December 29, 2021

Updated COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance – December 29, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated their guidance on COVID-19 isolation and quarantine based on science and what we currently know about how the virus is spread and the effectiveness of the vaccine and booster. Learn more below and see the updated CDC guidance here.

 Tested Positive for COVID-19

Everyone, regardless of vaccination status

·      Isolate and stay home for 5 days from onset of symptoms or from test date if no symptoms.

·      If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are improving 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 isolate and stay home until your fever is gone.

Exposed to Someone with COVID-19

If you: Are boosted  - OR -

Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months  - OR -

Received one dose of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months

Then you:

·      Do not need to quarantine and may continue normal activities.

·      Wear a mask around others for 10 days.

·      Test on day 5, if possible.

If you develop symptoms, get a test, isolate and stay home.

If you: Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted  - OR -

Received one dose of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted  - OR -

Are unvaccinated

Then you:

·      Quarantine and stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.

·      If you can’t quarantine, you must wear a mask for 10 days.

·      Test on day 5, if possible.

If you develop symptoms, get a test, isolate and stay home.

For more information on COVID-19 guidelines, vaccine clinics and testing, visit www.columbus.gov/coronavirus.