Got Covid? Here's some useful information
INFECTIOUS PERIOD:
Begins 2 days before symptom onset through 10 days after (with symptom onset as day 0)
ISOLATION PERIOD: Stay away from people and/or mask if unavoidable near household members
Day 0 of isolation is the day of symptom onset or Test date
Day 1 isolate (first full day after the day your symptoms started)
Day 2 isolate
Day 3 isolate
Day 4 isolate
Day 5 END ISOLATION if fever free for 24 hours (without medication) BUT MASK until day 10
Day 6 EXIT ISOLATION but continue to mask
ENDING ISOLATION:
No symptoms? end / exit after day 5
Yes you had symptoms? isolation ENDS AFTER DAY 5 (so really day 6!) or when fever free for 24 hours (without use of medication). You still need to mask until day 10! You may remove the mask before day 10 if you have two sequential negative rapid tests 48 hours apart
MASKING:
Always wear a well-fitting mask! Especially around close contacts (household / family members if unavoidable during isolation period). After isolation, continue to mask for a full 10 days unless you have two negative sequential rapid tests 48 hours apart…
EXIT:
It is safe to return to normal daily activities without masking!
USE THIS KEY DATES TABLE AS A GUIDE TO HELP YOU:
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Infectious Period Starts |
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Symptom onset or Test Date |
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Last Day Isolation |
Exit Isolation and continue Masking |
MASK |
MASK |
MASK |
Last Day of Mask |
EXIT |
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Day -2 |
Day -1 |
Day 0 |
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
Day 4 |
Day 5 |
Day 6 |
Day 7 |
Day 8 |
Day 9 |
Day 10 |
Day 11 |
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ISOLATION PERIOD
MASKING PERIOD
EXIT PERIOD
More information on this is available at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-the-general-public
Report a positive home test:
publichealth@shutesbury.org
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CDC information about isolation and quarantine
DPH information on isolation and quarantine
These sites include I&Q calculators
UPDATES
Extension of expiration dates for iHealth tests
DPH telehealth Paxlovid availability
Treatment for high-risk individuals
Finding a PCR test
What to do if you have symptoms
DPH daily dashboard (includes town data)
Time to update your household emergency plan
Information on the global pandemic
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control
Massachusetts 2-1-1, a 24-hour, state-supported telephone hot-line, now provides real-time COVID-19 information, resources, and referrals in multiple languages:
dial 2-1-1 or to live chat visit mass211.org