COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance for March-April 2025: How Long . . . As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fifth year, the CDC has updated its quarantine and isolation guidelines for March-April 2025 With new variants still emerging and seasonal waves of infections, it’s essential to understand when to stay home and how long to isolate if you test positive for COVID-19 This article covers the latest recommendations for quarantine, isolation, and testing, as
How Long to Stay Home After a Positive COVID-19 Test and When . . . A positive COVID-19 rapid test result can be unsettling, but knowing the appropriate steps to take ensures you protect yourself and others The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides clear guidance on how long to isolate, when it’s safe to return to normal activities, and how often to test after a positive result Here’s what you need to know With ongoing seasonal
Explaining the New CDC Guidance on What To Do if You Have . . . Q: Is one day isolation sufficient to stop forward transmission of COVID-19? A: People with COVID-19 could potentially transmit it to others well beyond a day after developing symptoms or testing
Isolation and Quarantine Fact Sheet When should I isolate? If you test positive or have symptoms of COVID-19, you should stay away from others, even at home and even if you have been vaccinated Isolate for at least 5 full days after your symptoms start, or after your first positive test date if you don’t have symptoms