Cascade County recommended guidelines:

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following quarantine guidelines for a person who is identified as a close contact (within 6 feet of the infected individual for 15 cumulative minutes or more in a 24-hour period):

If fully vaccinated (individuals who have completed a COVID-19 vaccination series and are two weeks post second dose):

• Do not need to quarantine unless they are symptomatic
• Test at 3-5 days after exposure
• Mask indoors in public for 14 days following the exposure
• If symptoms develop at any time, immediately self-isolate and get tested

If unvaccinated:

• Quarantine for 10 days without testing
• May test at day 5 or later. If the test is negative AND they are symptom-free, they can return to work after day 7

If positive for COVID in the previous 3 months:

• Do not have to quarantine if they remain symptom-free

For individuals that test positive, they must isolate until:

• 10 days since symptoms first appeared, or 10 days from test day if no symptoms

AND

• Have had no fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication

AND

• Symptoms must be improving

Quarantine means separating yourself from others who have not been exposed to COVID-19. This helps to prevent the spread of the disease. You should always remain at home during quarantine (except for testing or emergency care) and minimize interaction with other household members. If interaction with household members is unavoidable, you should wear a face covering, practice physical distancing by staying at least six feet away from members of your household, and limit close contact with others to less than 15 minutes per 24-hour period.

If you want a more in-depth explanation here is the link for the CDC page on quarantine COVID-19: When to Quarantine | CDC

If at any time you develop the following symptoms contact your primary care provider, urgent care, or the local emergency room for further guidance.

• New loss of taste or smell
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting

Please contact CCHD with any questions at 406-454-6950 from 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.