If you test positive, you are strongly encouraged to isolate (stay home and away from other people) for at least 5 full days, to prevent spreading the disease to others. Isolation is recommended even if you have been vaccinated or have had COVID-19 before.

Because coronavirus is transmitted through close contact with someone who is infected, it's common for the virus to spread within homes. But a positive diagnosis for one person doesn't always mean others will be infected.

But if you or your child have tested positive for COVID-19: try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 3 days after the day the test was taken if you or your child are under 18 years old – children and young people tend to be infectious to other people for less time than adults.

You think or know that you had COVID-19, and had symptoms. According to the CDC, you can be around others if all of the following are true: It's been 10 days since you first developed symptoms. It's been 24 hours since you have had a fever (without fever-reducing medication). Your symptoms have improved.