What to Do While You Wait for a COVID-19 Test Result

What to Do While You Wait for a COVID-19 Test Result
If you take a COVID-19 test that needs to be sent to a lab, such as a PCR test, it may take several days to get your results back.
If you have any symptoms of COVID-19:
• Stay home and away from others (isolate).
• Start wearing a high-quality, well-fitting mask around others, even in your home.
• If your test result is positive, follow the public health recommendations on If You Are Sick or Test Positive guideline
• If your test result is negative, continue to stay home if you have symptoms or feel sick. If you were exposed to COVID-19, but do not have symptoms:
• Wear a high-quality, well-fitting mask around others.
• If you get a positive test result, stay home and away from others (isolate). If you get a negative test result, continue to wear a mask and watch for symptoms for 10 full days after the last day you were near someone who has COVID-19. If you get symptoms, stay home and get tested again.
• For more information, visit Close Contacts or Exposure