What Should I Do If I Am Exposed to COVID-19?

Knowing what to do if you have been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 can be confusing. Quarantine is no longer recommended for close contacts; if symptoms develop you are encouraged to test and isolate until results are available. The most current recommendations can be found at the CDC website

After being exposed to COVID-19, start precautions immediately.

Wear a high-quality mask any time you are around others inside your home or indoors in public.
Monitor for symptoms. If they develop, get tested and isolate until results are obtained.

Get tested on day 6 even if you do not develop symptoms. Day 0 is the day of your last exposure to someone with COVID-19.

If you test negative, continue taking precautions through day 10.
If you test positive, isolate immediately.

Need medical attention for symptoms? Schedule a telemedicine appointment via MyHealthSpace or call Student Health Services at 803-777-3175.

You were within 6 feet of them for 15 minutes or more in a 24-hour period.
You had DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT with the person (e.g., kissing, hugging).
You SHARED eating or drinking utensils with them.
You came into contact with their RESPIRATORY SECRETIONS (e.g., they coughed on you).

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What Should I Do If I Am Exposed to COVID-19?

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