COVID–19 EXPOSURE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I do if I’ve been in close contact with someone…
…who has tested positive for COVID–19?
CLOSE CONTACT:
- Within 6 ft of a person with confirmed COVID-19 for 15 minutes or more.
- Direct physical contact (E.g. kissing, hugging)
- Shared eating or drinking utensils.
- Contact with respiratory secretions (E.g. cough/sneezing close to you).
Self-Quarantine AND
Self-Monitor
Self-Quarantine?
- Stay at home for 14 days from last day of exposure.
- Avoid contact with others.
- Don’t share household items.
Self-Monitor?
- Be alert for symptoms of COVID-19, especially a dry cough or shortness of breath.
- Take your temperature every morning and night and write it down, along with other symptoms.
- Call your doctor if you have trouble breathing or a fever (100.4°F / 38°C).
- Don’t seek medical treatment without calling first.
Practice Physical Distancing?
- Stay home as much as possible.
- Don’t physically get close to people.
- Try to stay 6 ft away.
- Don’t hug or shake hands.
- Avoid groups of people.
Get Tested for COVID-19?
- Free tests in Salinas and Greenfield.
- You can get tested whether you have symptoms or not.
- Make an appointment at https://lhi care/covidtesting or call 1-888-634-1123.
…who might have been exposed…
montereycountycovid19.org
…and IS experiencing symptoms?
…and is NOT experiencing symptoms?
Call your healthcare provider OR Natividad Coronavirus Hotline: (831) 772-7365
Self-Monitor AND practice physical distancing
…who has been in close contact with someone ELSE who might have been exposed?
Practice Physical Distancing