ISOLATE:
- If you have a positive test result, isolate 10 days from symptom onset (if sick) and 10 days from date of test (if asymptomatic).
- Inform your household and close contacts that they should quarantine.
- Read and follow the Commissioner's Order for Isolation of a Lab Confirmed COVID-19 Case and How to Isolate if You Are Sick (CDC)
- See additional information below
QUARANTINE:
- If you live, work closely or spent much time with someone with a positive test result then quarantine for 14 days since last date of exposure.
- Read and follow the Commissioner's Order for Quarantine
- See additional information below
Isolation and Quarantine Documents and Forms:
- Commissioner's Order: For Isolation or Quarantine
- NYSDOH end self-isolation guidance: Symptom-Based Strategy to Discontinue Home Isolation for Persons with COVID-19
- Quarantine and Isolation Flow Chart for Schools: English, Spanish
- Temperature Log to monitor your temperature
- COVID-19 Isolations Questions and Answers
- Affirmation of Self-Quarantine or Self-Isolation (to be used for New York Paid Family Leave COVID-19 claims)
- Return to Work
- Return to work authorization - For Persons Other Than Nursing Home Employees
- Return to work authorization - For Nursing Home Employees
- NYSDOH Return to Work Guidance:
- Public and Private Employees: NYSDOH Interim Guidance for Public and Private Employees Returning to Work Following COVID-19 Infection or Exposure Purpose 05/31/2020
- Healthcare and Other Direct Care Staff: NYSDOH Updated Protocols for Personnel in Healthcare and Other Direct Care Settings to Return to Work Following COVID-19 Exposure or Infection 07/03/2020
- Nursing Home Staff: NYSDOH Protocols for Nursing Home Staff to Return to Work Following COVID-19 Exposure or Infection 04/29/2020
Stay Home, Stay Apart
- If you are sick, or waiting for COVID test results, DO NOT GO TO WORK OR SCHOOL: STAY HOME!
- Employers: give employees benefit of doubt when they tell you they need to quarantine.
- We all MUST continue preventive measures:
- Wear a mask;
- Wash hands frequently;
- Maintain physical distancing;
- Clean and disinfect surfaces; and
- Try to avoid large gatherings or crowded areas with people outside your household
Additional Information:
CDC What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
CDC What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)