COVID - 19 Information

Isolation and Quarantining Policies: Burlington County Department of Health

 

If someone tests positive: (Please note that the day of symptoms onset is day 0, if asymptomatic day 0 is the test date)

• They should stay home for at least 5 days from the start of symptoms and isolate from others in their home.

Ending isolation is based on how serious the COVID-19 symptoms were:

• If they have no symptoms
• They may end isolation after day 5 but continue to wear a mask through day 10.
• If they have symptoms and:
• The symptoms are improving
• They may end isolation after day 5 if they are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) but should continue to wear a mask through day 10.

•    If the symptoms are not improving

• They should continue to isolate until:

• They are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
• They symptoms are improving.
• Wear a mask through day 10.

If someone is a close contact, it is recommended to:

• Wear a mask as soon as they find out they were exposed.
• Test at day 6 (or as soon as symptoms appear).
• If positive, isolate immediately and follow above directions.
• If test negative, continue to wear a mask through day 10 and test if symptoms begin.