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COVID Positive

If you have tested positive for COVID19:

  • Stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms.  Return to school/work when you are feeling better. 
    • ​​If you do not have symptoms, you should follow the recommend​​ed actions below to reduce exposure to others. 
    • Workers in a healthcare setting are subject to following the guidelines in AFL 21-05 per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
  • Take added precautions such as taking additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks, physical distancing, and/or testing.
  • Seek Treatment​. If you have symptoms, particularly if you are at higher risk for severe COVID-19, speak with a healthcare provider as soon as you test positive. Students may contact UCM Student Health Services.  You may be eligible for antiviral medicines or other treatments for COVID-19. COVID-19 antiviral medicines work best if taken as soon as possible, and within 5-7 days from when symptoms start.  
    • If you are uninsured or have trouble reaching a health care provider quickly, Sesame Care is a telehealth option that helps you talk with a health care provider at a low-cost.

*The potential infectious period is 2 days before the date of symptoms began or the positive test date (if no symptoms) through Day 10. (Day 0 is the symptom onset date or positive test date).