Returning To School After COVID-19 Diagnosis, Exposure, or Illness
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Take this survey to learn when you can return to work or school after COVID-19 exposure, illness with COVID-19 symptoms or testing positive for COVID-19. This survey works best on a desktop computer.
This guidance follows the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit and CDC guidelines.
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Can I go to school or work after I’ve been exposed to someone positive for COVID19?
Exclusion from school or work after an exposure is no longer recommended by NCDHHS.
Individuals exposed to Covid-19 do not have to stay home from school or work if they do not have symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive COVID-19 test.
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Should I wear a mask after I’ve been exposed to COVID-19?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, masks can help protect you and others from COVID-19. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recommends you wear a mask:
- You are at high risk for severe illness
- You are unvaccinated or not up-to-date on your vaccines
- You have COVID-19 or were exposed to the virus
- You want an added layer of protection
- You are in a high-risk setting
