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COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Page 11 Guidelines for Exposure If employee or member of their household has been exposed to an individual diagnosed with COVID‐19 If the employee or member of their household is symptomatic: o The employee should self-isolate and seek health advice to determine if medical evaluation is necessary. o The employee should follow the guidelines above for ‘How to Discontinue Self-Isolation’ o If the employee or member of their household is not experiencing symptoms: o If the employee is a “close contact” of someone who is infected, which is defined as being within approximately 6 feet (2 meters) of a person with COVID-19 for a prolonged period of time:  The employee should remain at home and practice social distancing for 14 days and follow CDC guidelines to discontinue self-isolation. o If the employee is not considered a “close contact” of the individual exposed:  The employee should continue to self-observe and practice social distancing. If possible, the employee should work with their supervisor to set up an alternative schedule or remote working arrangements for 14 days since their last exposure. If, during the 14 days the employee is self-monitoring, the employee becomes symptomatic or is diagnosed with COVID-19, they will follow the appropriate guidelines. CDC Guidelines for Return to Work How to Discontinue Self‐Isolation People with COVID‐19 who have stayed home (home isolated) can stop home isolation under the following conditions: • If you will not have a test to determine if you are still contagious, you can leave home after these three things have happened: • You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is three full days of no fever without the use medicine that reduces fevers) AND • other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved) AND • at least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared • If you will be tested to determine if you are still contagious, you can leave home after these three things have happened: • You no longer have a fever (without the use medicine that reduces fevers) AND • other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved) AND • You received two negative tests in a row, 24 hours apart. Your doctor will follow CDC guidelines.