MDPH Updates COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines

On August 15th, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) updated its COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine guidance as a result of recent updates to guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The updated guidance still requires a minimum of a 5-day isolation period for individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, and removes the quarantine requirement for individuals who have been exposed while requiring them to mask for 10 days and test on Day 6 following an exposure.

For detailed guidance, please visit the following resources:

MDPH COVID-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance for the General Public

CDC: What to Do if You Were Exposed to COVID-19

CDC: Isolation Precautions for People with COVID-19