If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you can pass on the virus to other people. You need to: stay at home for 5 days.
The updated Respiratory Virus Guidance recommends that people stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both their symptoms are getting better overall, and they have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
You should isolate for at least 5 days counting from the day you began feeling sick (Day 0 is the day you began feeling sick; Day 1 is the next day). If you have no symptoms, then isolate for 5 full days after the day you tested positive (Day 0 is the day you took your positive test; Day 1 is the day after).
If you have symptoms, regardless of vaccination status, you should stay home and away from others to help prevent others from becoming sick. Stay home unless you need medical care. Stay away from others. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Call your close contacts.
Try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 5 days after the day you took your test if you are 18 years old or over. avoid meeting people who are more likely to get seriously ill from viruses, such as people with a weakened immune system, for 10 days after the day you took your test.
If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home. Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days. If you can't quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
Sick Leave Accrual Rates Full-time permanent, probationary, and time-limited employees are eligible for leave at the rate of 8 hours per month (96 hours per year). Part-time (half-time or more) permanent, probationary, and time-limited employees are eligible for leave at a prorated amount.
A FMLA Policy is available to permanent employees with at least one year of current service (permanent or temporary) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours or more each week (half time) are eligible to apply for up to 12 weeks of family medical leave in any given 12 month period.
Updated Guidance: The updated Respiratory Virus Guidance recommends that people stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both their symptoms are getting better overall, and they have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).