To mitigate risk of exposure, take the following precautions during the COVID-19 positive individual's isolation period (typically 5 full days following symptom onset or test date):
- If someone you live with has tested positive for COVID-19, you are not required to quarantine.
- Wear a tightly fitted mask whenever you are around any other person for the next 10 days (except when sleeping).
- Get tested. Because the virus can take days to incubate, even if asymptomatic, you should test.
- Test at least 5 full days after their exposure:
- Even if they test negative for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test, they should repeat* the test again 48 hours after the first test.
- If both tests are negative, then they should repeat testing after another 48 hours for a total of three tests.
- *(PCR testing can be used as an alternative to repeat testing.)
- Limit time at home / in your room: consider studying in the library, community center, or residential lounge, and gathering with friends outside of residential rooms.
- Take extra precautions, such as washing your hands often and cleaning shared, high-touch surfaces. If able, keep windows open to facilitate air circulation.
- Some roommates of COVID-19 positive students may feel more comfortable temporarily relocating – students may choose to stay with a friend or go to a hotel at their own expense.