COVID-19 Guidance Update

 

The CDC has updated COVID-19 guidance. 

We’re here to help you understand! 

Keep reading to learn: 

• What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 
• What to do if you get exposed to COVID-19 
• Know how to protect yourself if you have a disability 
• Know how to protect yourself and others 
• Know how to prevent severe sickness! 

5 things to do if you test positive for COVID-19: 

1. Stay home and away from others. This is called isolation. You should isolate in your home away from other people who live with you. 
2. If you are at high risk of getting very sick, call your doctor immediately about treatment to help you! 
3. For 10 days, wear a mask if you have no choice but to be around others. Remember, people with disabilities and medical conditions are more likely to get very sick. Always wear your mask to protect others. Do not meet in person with someone who can get very sick! Consider meeting virtually or calling your loved ones with disabilities on the phone. 
4. On day 6, if you’ve had no symptoms, you can end your isolation. If you had symptoms, but they are much better and you haven’t had a fever for a day, you can end your isolation, after 6 days. 
5. On day 11 take 2 COVID-19 rapid tests. If they are both negative, you can stop wearing a mask. 

4 things to do if you are exposed to COVID-19:

1. For 10 days, pay close attention to your health. If you start to feel sick, contact your doctor. 
2. For 10 days, wear a mask if you’re ever around others. Find free masks here. You can also call Able SC for free mask supplies! 
3. On day 5 take a COVID-19 test. You can take a test sooner if you feel sick before day 5. If your test is positive, follow guidance for people who are sick. Get free at-home tests here. Find testing locations here. 
4. Remember, people with disabilities and medical conditions are more likely to get very sick. Always wear your mask to protect others. Consider meeting virtually or calling your loved ones with disabilities on the phone. 

10 days after your exposure you can go back to normal activities. 

Do you have a disability? Take these extra steps to protect yourself: 

• If you have a weak immune system, talk to your doctor about EVUSHELD. EVUSHELD is a prescription you can take to prevent COVID-19 before exposure! 
• If you are at high risk of getting very sick, find out where you can get treatment or prevention medication here! 
• Learn more about EVUSHELD for prevention and other treatments here. 

5 ways to protect yourself and others: 

1. Get your COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots. Make sure you are up to date! Use our "My Vaccination Plan" to stay up to date here. 
2. Do activities outside or in places with open windows, doors, and air moving. 
3. Get tested if you feel sick. Get tested 5 days after you’ve been exposed to COVID-19. 
4. Wear your mask when community spread is high or medium! Learn about your community spread here. 
5. Stay home when you’re sick. Stay home if you test positive for COVID-19 

You can prevent severe COVID-19 sickness in 4 easy steps: 

1. Get your COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots. Make sure you are up to date! Use our "My Vaccination Plan" to stay up to date here. 
2. Know the COVID-19 levels in your area: Visit the CDC's tracker here. Know if you are at risk: Visit the CDC's list of medical conditions here. 
3. If you’re exposed to COVID-19, take action! Follow the 10-day guidance. 
4. If you are sick or test positive for COVID-19, take action! Follow the 10-day home isolation guidance. 

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