When Should You Self Isolate for Covid?

Common question

How long do I have to self-isolate after being infected with COVID-19?

You can be around others after:

● 10 days since symptoms first appeared and
● 24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and
● Other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving*

*Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation​

How long do you need to stay home after coming into close contact with someone who has COVID-19?

Anyone who has had close contact with someone with COVID-19 should stay home for 14 days after their last exposure to that person.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.