Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines

Anyone, regardless of vaccination status, who tests positive for the COVID-19 virus or one of its variants (Delta or Omicron), or is symptomatic without having tested, is required to remain in isolation until at least one of the following has occurred:

Symptomatic Person (with repeat testing)

• At least 5 days have passed since symptoms first appeared AND
• At least 24 hours have passed since last fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications) AND
• A repeat diagnostic test (either PCR or antigen) taken on day 5 or later is negative AND
• Other symptoms have improved.
• After this period, a mask shall be worn until 10 days after symptoms have first appeared, as well as following any and all other facial covering requirements, except as provided in the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings.

Symptomatic Person (without repeat testing)

• At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared AND
• At least 24 hours have passed since last fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications) AND
• Other symptoms have improved.

Asymptomatic Person (with repeat testing)

• At least 5 days have passed since the date of their first positive COVID-19 diagnostic test AND
• A repeat diagnostic test (antigen test or PCR test) collected on day 5 or later is negative.
• A mask shall be worn until 10 days after the date of their first positive COVID-19 diagnostic test, as well as following any and all other facial covering requirements, except as provided in the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings.

Asymptomatic Person (without repeat testing)

• At least 10 days have passed since the date of their first positive COVID-19 diagnostic

If you have recently come into contact with someone who has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus or one of its variants (Delta or Omicron), you are required to observe the following guidelines:

If you: Are vaccinated and have received a booster shot, OR received the Pfizer vaccine within the past 5 months (no booster), OR received the Moderna vaccine within the past 6 months (no booster), OR received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine within the past 2 months:

• Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
• Test on day 5, if possible.
• If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home.

If you: Received the Pfizer vaccine more than 5 months ago (no booster), OR received the Moderna vaccine more than 6 months ago (no booster), OR received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine more than 2 months ago, OR are unvaccinated:

• Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
• If unable to quarantine, you must wear a mask for 10 days.
• Test on day 5 if possible
• If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home.