Calculating Quarantine:

Day 0: date of exposure.

Day 1: first full day after last contact with a person who has had COVID-19.

 

Quarantine period for 5 days is needed if infants/toddlers/preschoolers:

• Are unvaccinated.

• Are up to date on COVID-19 vaccination.

• Are aged 2 and up and are able to wear a well-fitted mask.

 

May return:

• On day 6th from the last day of exposure.

• They are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medications.

• Other symptoms are improving.

• Wear a well-fitting mask while in child care through day 10.

• Presenting a negative rapid COVID to return if they meet requirements to return.

 

Quarantine period for 10 days is needed if infants/toddlers/preschoolers: 

• Are unvaccinated.

• Are not up to date on COVID-19 vaccination.

• Are aged 2 and up and cannot wear a well-fitted mask.

 

May return:

• On day 11th from the last day of exposure.

• Presenting a negative rapid COVID test.

Exceptions to Quarantine:

• If up to date on COVID-19 vaccination or,

• Have had COVID-19 and recovered in the last 90 days.

 

May return to child care immediately, but should:

• Get a COVID-19 test at least 5 days after the exposure date.

• Wear a well-fitted mask when around other people for 10 days after exposure.

• Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for a full 10 days after exposure. Isolate and get a rapid test if symptoms develop.