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Covid Prevention

On March 1, 2024, the CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to align more closely with other respiratory viruses like flu and RSV. As part of the new guidance, individuals who test positive for COVID-19 should stay home and away from others if they are symptomatic, including (but not limited to): 

  • Fever 

  • Chills 

  • Fatigue 

  • Cough 

  • Runny nose 

  • Headache 

  • Shortness of breath 

  • New loss of taste/smell 

  • Muscle/Body aches 

  • Sore throat 

  • Nausea or vomiting 

  • Diarrhea 

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The updated recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when symptoms have been improving overall for at least 24 hours, and if a fever was present, it has been gone for 24 hours without use of a fever-reducing medication. After individuals resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next 5 days to curb disease spread, including: 

  • Taking steps for cleaner air, such as socializing outdoors or allowing fresh air to flow indoors, weather permitting 

  • Practicing good hygiene: covering coughs/sneezes, handwashing, keeping surfaces clean 

  • Wearing a well-fitting mask 

  • Social distancing from others 

  • And/or testing with at-home/antigen kit before socializing indoors. If positive, individual is more likely to still be contagious. 

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Enhanced precautions are especially important to protect those most at risk for severe illness, including those over 65 and people with weakened immune systems. Additionally, staying up to date with vaccinations remains crucial for protecting people against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. This includes COVID-19, flu, and RSV if eligible. 

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