Community exposure that could necessitate self-quarantine include the following, even for those who previously had COVID-19 and those who have taken a serologic (antibody) test and have antibodies to the COVID-19 virus:

• You have had “close contact” with a person who is lab confirmed or suspected* to have COVID-19, and with respect to that person:
  • You were within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period
  • You provided them care at home
  • You had direct physical contact (touched, hugged, or kissed them)
  • You shared eating or drinking utensils
  • They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you
• You have returned from international travel

*“suspected” means diagnosed by a health care provider and/or exhibiting multiple symptoms consistent with COVID-19 but not yet tested or in receipt of test results

If you have had potential exposure to COVID-19, you should:

• Complete the form Reporting Potential COVID-19 Exposure
• Employees should contact their supervisor
• If advised to Self-Quarantine follow the Self-Quarantine/Isolation protocols and do not return to campus until written approval is received. See Completion of Self-Quarantine/Isolation.
• Note: None of the above actions are necessary if you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and all 3 of the following apply:
  • You are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine)
  • It has not been longer than 3 months from the time you received the last dose in the series
  • You have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure

If you have returned from international travel, you should:

• Complete the form Reporting Potential COVID-19 Exposure
• Contact your supervisor
• Follow Self-Quarantine/Isolation protocols and:
  • Self-quarantine for 10 days OR
  • Get tested 3-5 days after travel AND stay home for 7 days after travel.
    • Even if you test negative, stay home for the full 7 days.
    • Regardless of whether you get tested or not, you should avoid being around high-risk individuals for 14 days upon returning from international travel.
    • If your test is positive, stay home and follow the COVID-19 Diagnosis protocols.
• See Return From International Travel