In many cases, contact tracers or medical professionals will advise that you isolate for 10 days starting with the day you took your positive test. Sometimes, based on the conversation you have with a contact …
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What is a COVID breakthrough case and does this change our confidence in the vaccines?
Breakthrough cases occur when a person who has been vaccinated against an illness contracts that illness. Breakthrough cases are not unique to the COVID-19 vaccine and are inevitable, given that no vaccine is 100 percent …
How long does it take to get test results?
Individuals should expect to receive their test results within 24 hours, although in some instances results may not be available for up to 72 hours.
If I am in class or at work when I receive a positive COVID-19 test result, should I leave immediately?
Yes, if you receive a positive test result, you should leave class or work immediately and follow the isolation instructions provided to you by University Health Services or other public health officials. If you are …