Please see the updated CDC guidance summarized below:

1. Changes in isolation recommendations for symptomatic persons

 Persons who think or know they have COVID-19 and have symptoms should isolate until:

§ At least 10 days since symptoms first appeared and

§ At least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication and

§ Symptoms have improved

 Persons who test positive for COVID-19 and do not have symptoms should isolate until:

§ 10 days have passed since test

CDC discourages using the test-based strategy except as described below 

1. Isolation recommendations for severe, advanced immunosuppressed      persons

People with severe, advanced immunosuppression should isolate until: 

1. Two       negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours apart  OR 
2. 20 days       post symptom onset or date of test 
3. Re-exposure recommendations for persons previously infected with      COVID-19

Previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have since recovered and remain asymptomatic:

· Retesting isNOT recommended within three months after the date of symptom onset (or date of test if asymptomatic persons) for the initial COVID-19 infection 

· Quarantine is NOT recommended in the event of close contact with an infected person during the three month time period, as long as the previously diagnosed person remains asymptomatic (i.e., has not developed symptoms of a new illness)

In persons who develop new symptoms consistent with COVID-19 during the 3 months after the date of initial symptom onset (if an alternative etiology cannot be identified by a provider) they should be clinically evaluated as appropriate and re-testing should be considered if there is not an alternative diagnosis.

o The symptomatic person should be isolated again, if symptoms developed within 14 days after close contact with a new COVID case. 

· If your symptoms worsen and you feel the need to see a medical provider, please call them first  to determine the treatment plan and visit method that are best for you.

For the most current information on COVID-19, please visit: https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirusor https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html