I am a close contact
of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, and I’m up-to-date on my COVID-19 vaccinations*.
* See "Who is considered up-to-date on their vaccinations" above in Frequently Asked Questions
According to the CDC, you do NOT have to quarantine if
you’ve had a COVID exposure as long as you remain asymptomatic. You should continue to wear a well-fitted mask for at least 10 days when in public. Additionally, you should get tested no sooner than five days after your exposure.
I have COVID-19 symptoms but tested negative.
I have COVID-19 symptoms but had a COVID-19 infection within the last 90 days (confirmed via test).
You do not need to quarantine or isolate. However, it is recommended that you wear a face mask in public for the benefit of your neighbors while symptoms persist.
I am a close contact
of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, and I’m not up-to-date on my vaccinations.
* See "Who is considered up-to-date on their vaccinations" above in Frequently Asked Questions
In accordance with the CDC’s guidelines on quarantining, we
request that you please refrain from attending in-person events including
corporate worship and community groups for 10 days following the exposure.
Alternatively, this quarantine can be shortened if you test negative for
COVID-19 (this test should be collected no earlier than 5 days following your
exposure).
Someone living with me has COVID-19 and I am not up-to-date on my vaccinations*.
* See "Who is considered up-to-date on their vaccinations" above in Frequently Asked Questions
As above, please quarantine following last exposure to infected person. The last exposure in this situation would be the final day of the infected person’s isolation. For example, if your loved one developed COVID symptoms on the first of the month, their isolation would finish on day 5 (provided symptoms are improving, as above) and your quarantine would end on day 15. As before, the quarantine can be ended earlier following a negative test administered at least 5 days following last exposure (day 10 in this example).
I have tested
positive for COVID-19 or have been diagnosed in another fashion by a medical
professional.
Please isolate yourself from others for at least five days
following the beginning of your symptoms. During this time we ask that you
avoid attending Sunday worship, community groups, or other in-person events.
You may resume in-person gatherings after five days following initial symptoms
provided your symptoms are improving (or have resolved) and you have not had a
fever (temperature of 100.4°F or higher) for 24 hours. Getting tested again at that time is recommended but not required. Please continue to wear a mask in public until at least day 10.
I or another member of my household has COVID-19. Can my child come to Midtown Kids?
If your child is not fully vaccinated (see Frequently Asked Questions), we ask that they stay home and quarantine as per the standard protocol detailed above.
Someone living with me was exposed to COVID-19. Do I need to quarantine?
The person who was exposed to COVID-19 should quarantine according to the guidelines detailed above. However, you yourself do not need to quarantine unless exposed person develops symptoms or tests positive.