By vgreene, 21 September, 2020 Special precautions should be taken in the home to protect vulnerable persons
By vgreene, 21 September, 2020 HCWs in close contact w/ person w/ documented SARS-CoV-2 infxn while using recommended PPE, do not need to be tested
By vgreene, 21 September, 2020 If person lives w/ a vulnerable individual, special precautions should be taken in the home to protect that person
By vgreene, 21 September, 2020 If person cannot self-isolate, or is a critical infrastructure worker that must work, wear face mask, physically distance, avoid crowds and indoor crowded spaces, wash hands frequently, monitor self for sx
By vgreene, 21 September, 2020 Educate pts that a single negative test does not mean they will remain negative at any time point after test
By vgreene, 21 September, 2020 If test is negative person should self isolate for 14 days however based on local circumstances resources a shorter quarantine option is an acceptable alternative Quarantine can end after day 7 of individual testing negative no sx reported during daily mo
By vgreene, 21 September, 2020 Pending results, person should self-quarantine at home and stay separated from household members as much as possible
By vgreene, 21 September, 2020 Testing is needed; individual should consult HCP or public health official; testing recommended for all close contacts of persons w/ SARS-CoV-2 infxn
By vgreene, 21 September, 2020 A f u negative test isn t needed to return to work school as long as pt didn t require hospitalization AND it s been 10 days since sx onset and 24h after resolution of fever w o use of antipyretics and other sx have improved
