What should I do if I have been exposed?
(reviewed 2/7/2022)
Fully Vaccinated:
Students, staff, and faculty who are fully vaccinated and symptom free do not need to quarantine as long as they continue to wear a well-fitted mask while indoors. It is recommended that you get tested 3-5 days after exposure. If you develop symptoms of COVID-19, you should isolate and be evaluated by a medical provider. Email campussafety@mccollege.edu right away if you test positive or develop symptoms after exposure.
Not Fully Vaccinated:
If you are not fully vaccinated, you must quarantine for 5 days from the last day of exposure. You should not go to work or school and should avoid public places during this time. In addition, you should get tested immediately. If that test is negative, get tested again 5-7 days after exposure. Exposure day is considered day zero.
Remember that even if you test negative, you must still complete the full quarantine period. If you test positive, you must stay home for at least 5 days after your test date. Email campussafety@mccollege.edu right away if you test positive or develop symptoms after exposure. You can attend on-campus classes on days 6-10 provided you wear a well-fitted mask at all times while indoors and socially distance.
If you test positive, you must stay home for at least 5 days after your test date. Email campussafety@mccollege.edu right away if you test positive or develop symptoms after exposure.
If you had COVID-19 illness within the previous 3 months:
If you had COVID-19 illness within the previous 3 months, have recovered and remain without COVID-19 symptoms (for example, cough, shortness of breath) – you do not have to quarantine as long as you wear a mask indoors in public spaces. If you develop symptoms of COVID-19, you should isolate and be evaluated by a medical provider. Email campussafety@mccollege.edu right away if you test positive or develop symptoms after exposure.