Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
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Quarantine and Isolation
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Quarantine Helps Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Quarantine means to stay home.
People who were near someone with COVID-19 may need to quarantine.
People who do not have all of their COVID-19 vaccines must quarantine for at least 5 days.
People who have all of their COVID-19 vaccines do not need to quarantine.
People who were near someone with COVID-19 should get tested.
Watch for ways COVID-19 can make you feel sick.
You may need to see a doctor if you feel sick
Stay away from other people.
Stay away from people with other health problems.
Wear a mask when around other people for 10 days.
Isolation Helps Slow the Spread of COVID-19.
Isolation means to stay away from other people.
People with COVID-19 must stay in isolation for at least 5 days.
People with COVID-19 must stay away from other people.
People with COVID-19 must stay away from people in their home.
Steps if You Have COVID-19 and Feel Sick
Stay at home when you have COVID-19.
Stay away from other people.
Stay in your own room.
Clean your own room.
Use your own bathroom.
Clean your own bathroom.
Stay home until you feel better.
You must stay home for at least 5 days.
Tell someone if you are worried about how you feel.
Wear a mask when around other people for 10 days.
If You Have COVID-19 and Feel Well
Stay at home when you have COVID-19.
Stay away from other people.
Stay in your own room.
Clean your own room.
Use your own bathroom.
Clean your own bathroom.
You must stay home for at least 5 days.
Wear a mask when around other people for 10 days.
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