What do I do if I have been exposed to someone with symptoms of COVID-19 or who has received a positive test?
If any of the following apply to you, you should take the additional precautions listed below:
- your COVID-19 symptoms have been improving and you are no longer isolating at home
- you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 but have no symptoms
- you tested positive for COVID-19 but have no symptoms
For 10 days after your symptoms started, last day of exposure, or positive test result:
- self-monitor for new or worsening symptoms
- seek testing (if eligible) if you develop any new or different symptoms
- wear a well-fitted mask as much as possible in all public settings, unless:
- you are temporarily removing it for essential activities (such as when eating in shared space at school/work) while still maintaining as much distancing from others as possible
- you are unable to mask (such as children under two years of age)
- avoid non-essential activities where you need to take off your mask (for example, playing a wind instrument, sports that require removing your mask, dining out)
- avoid visiting anyone who is immunocompromised or may be at higher risk of illness (for example, seniors)
- avoid non-essential visits to highest risk settings, such as hospitals and long-term care homes
Resource: Ministry of Health