
Quarantine and Isolation Calculators
You have tested positive and have symptoms
If you are symptomatic and have tested positive for COVID-19 then you must isolate for at least 5 days from the date your symptoms began. To stop or discontinue isolation, at least 5 days must have passed since your symptoms began and at least 24 hours have passed since your fever went away without the use of fever-reducing medications (such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen) and other symptoms have improved.
Links
Michigan Coronavirus – COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Vaccine web page
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Vaccine web page
10 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Provider Enrollment & FAQ
You have been identified as a close contact
If you,
- Have been boosted
- Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months
- Completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within 2 months
Then you should,
- Wear a mask for 10 days around others
- Test on day 5, if possible.
- If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home.
If you,
- Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted
- Completed the primary series of J&J vaccine and are not boosted
- Are unvaccinated
Then you should,
- Stay home for 5 days. After that, continue wearing a mask around others for 5 additional days.
- If you can’t quarantine, you must wear a mask for 10 days.
- If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home.
You have been identified as a close contact
If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, you need to quarantine for 5 days from your last contact date and monitor yourself for symptoms. If you have continuous contact or ongoing exposure to someone who tested positive (e.g. live in the same household with the ill person), you need to quarantine for 5 days after the person who tested positive was released from isolation, and monitor yourself for symptoms through the 5th day. Follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.
- If your live in congregate setting or work with populations at higher risk of severe disease, you need to quarantine for 5 days from you last exposure.
- Quarantine is not needed if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 90 days OR have been fully vaccinated more than 5 days ago (you may need to show proof to a school or employer).
Isolation Calculator
You have tested positive and have symptoms.
If your symptoms have improved and 24 hours have elapsed without a fever without the use of medication, your last FULL day of isolation is: .
Your isolation ENDS on: .
On this date, you may resume your usual activities but should wear a mask for an additional 5 days and still take precautions to reduce your risk (i.e. social distancing, frequent handwashing, and wearing a mask when social distancing isn’t possible).
Isolation Calculator
You have tested positive and have no symptoms.
If your symptoms have improved and 24 hours have elapsed without a fever without the use of medication, your last FULL day of isolation is: .
Your isolation ENDS on: .
On this date, you may resume your usual activities but should wear a mask for an additional 5 days and still take precautions to reduce your risk (i.e. social distancing, frequent handwashing, and wearing a mask when social distancing isn’t possible).
Isolation Calculator
You have been identified as a close contact.
Your last FULL day of isolation is: .
Your quarantine ENDS on: .
On this date, you may resume your usual activities but should wear a mask for an additional 5 days and still take precautions to reduce your risk (i.e. social distancing, frequent handwashing, and wearing a mask when social distancing isn’t possible).
- If you live in congregate setting or work with populations at higher risk of severe disease, you need to quarantine for 5 days from your last exposure.
- Quarantine is not needed if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 90 days OR have been fully vaccinated more than 14 days ago (you may need to show proof to a school or employer).