If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get emergency medical care immediately and/or call 911 and:
- Isolate at your current residence except to get medical care.
- Notify the KSU COVID Response Team by calling 330-672-2525.
- See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
What is isolation?
Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick.
In Ohio, isolation orders are issued by local public health departments to control the spread of communicable diseases.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for isolation
Watch experts from Kent State University’s College of Public Health answer your COVID-19 questions.
Steps to take when isolating
- Stay in your current residence except to get medical care.
- Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
- Stay in a separate room from other household members, if possible.
- Use a separate bathroom, if possible.
- Avoid contact with other members of the household and pets.
- Don’t share personal household items like cups, towels and utensils.
- Wear a well-fitting face covering when around other people.
Who should isolate and for how long?
When you can be around others (end home isolation) depends on different factors for different situations. If you have questions or need additional information, contact your local health department or medical provider.
Find the CDC’s recommendations for your situation below.
I THINK OR KNOW I HAD COVID-19, AND I HAD SYMPTOMS
You can be with others after:
- At least five days have passed since symptoms first appeared and
- At least 24 hours have passed with no fever without fever-reducing medication and
- Symptoms have improved
- Wear a mask through day 10
I TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 BUT HAD NO SYMPTOMS
If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others after:
- Five days have passed since testing.
- If you had no symptoms and test negative:
- You may end isolation after day 5
- Wear a mask through day 10
I HAVE A WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM
- People with conditions that weaken their immune system might need to stay home longer than 10 days. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information. If you have questions or need additional information contact your local health department or medical provider.