I was exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, but I feel fine. What should I do?
If you have been boosted OR have completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months, OR completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months, or have had a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 90 days – YOU DO NOT NEED TO QUARANTINE, BUT you do need to:
- Wear a well- fitting mask around others for 10 days.
- Test on day 5, if possible (unless you had a confirmed case of COVID in the past 90 days, in which case you do not need to get tested).
- If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home.
If you completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted OR completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted, OR are unvaccinated – YOU NEED TO QUARANTINE:
- Stay home for at least 5 days.
- If you still feel well, test on day 5 if possible. After that, if you are negative, continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others for 5 additional days.
- If you develop symptoms, get tested, and quarantine until results are back and you meet the time frames above.
- If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
- Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask, such as restaurants and some gyms, and avoid eating around others at home and at work until after 10 days after your last close contact with someone with COVID-19.
Does Sansum Clinic offer rapid testing for COVID-19?
At this time, rapid testing is available for use in patients prior to emergency surgery, or as elective rapid testing so people can return safely to travel, sporting or music events, or any personal reason not related to suspicion of COVID infection. Click here for more information.
I would like to know if I have had COVID-19 in the past and didn't know it. Can I get a test?
COVID-19 tests identify if you currently have the virus, they do not test for past infections. Due to the shortage of testing materials, we are only testing patients if they have COVID-19 symptoms.
I tested positive for COVID-19, but I feel fine. What should I do?
Everyone, regardless of vaccination status: ISOLATE
- Stay home for at least 5 days. Rest, drink fluids, take over the counter medication for fever and symptom management.
- If you have no symptoms after 5 days, you can leave your house but you must continue to wear a mask around others at all times for 5 additional days.
- If you have a fever, or have continued symptoms after 5 days, continue to stay home until your fever or other symptoms resolve.
- If you have any alarming symptoms, like shortness of breath, go to the nearest emergency room.
Please note, as a health care facility with sick/immunocompromised individuals, we ask that patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 do not come to Sansum Clinic any sooner than 10 days following the completion of their isolation period. If your symptoms like cough, fever or shortness of breath are getting worse, please contact your primary care provider or go to the nearest emergency room. If you have an appointment scheduled during the time of your isolation period, please see if your appointment can be rescheduled or handled via telehealth, or rescheduled until at least 10 days post isolation. If you are unsure whether you should come to the clinic for an appointment after testing positive for COVID, please contact your provider’s office for further recommendations.