You've tested positive or were exposed to COVID, now what? A step-by-step guide on what to do next

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You've tested positive or were exposed to COVID, now what? A step-by-step guide on what to do next
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Here's what you should do if you've been exposed to COVID-19.

11:48 pm UTC Jan. 14, 2022As the country continues to report more than 5.5 million new coronavirus cases each week, health experts say coming across the highly transmissible omicron variant isn't a matter of"if," but"when."

But the agency's director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at a U.S. Senate committee hearing Monday that the updated guidelines are based on"over 100 studies collected over the past two years" and can help prevent further spread of the virus. separates and restricts movement of people who were exposed to COVID-19 to see whether they become sick.

Regardless of vaccination status, the CDC recommends those who tests positive for COVID-19 isolate for five days. to wear at home to minimize the risk of spreading the virus to your household. You can leave isolation if your symptoms resolve after five days and you're without fever for at least 24 hours. The agency still recommends wearing a mask for an additional five days.

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