Is it safe to gather during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Is it safe to gather during the COVID-19 pandemic?
To decrease your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19, CDC recommends that you do not gather with people who do not live with you at this time. Attending events and gatherings increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Stay home to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
How far away should I stay from people during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Stay 6 feet away from others
- Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
- Outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
Can I stay at home to recover if I have only mild symptoms of COVID-19?
Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
How long after exposure would someone spread COVID-19?
People may spread COVID-19 as soon as two to three days before developing symptoms which occur on average 5 to 7 days after exposure, with some cases lasting as long as 14 days. If you live with or care for people who are at risk for severe illness from COVID-19, consider self-quarantining for the full 14 days.
How long is COVID-19 incubation period and what happens if people get tested too soon?
The average duration of incubation is from 5 to 7 days but can be as long as 14 days. If you have COVID-19 but get tested too soon, your test result could come back negative, even though you have been infected.
What is Tier 2 testing for COVID-19?
Tier 2 includes workers on the same shift, but in a different area of the facility or operation who may have had an exposure to a worker with confirmed COVID-19. Testing may be extended to workers in Tier 2 based on results from contact tracing or based on the employer’s assessment of risk in the workplace.
When can I be around others after testing positive for COVID-19 without any symptoms?
If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others after 10 days have passed since you had a positive viral test for COVID-1
