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Overview
Isolation and quarantine recommendations have been simplified as of July 1, 2022, to be more consistent for all Albertans. People who have symptoms and/or tested positive, should:
- isolate at home for 5 days from the start of symptoms
- wear a mask for the next 5 days while in indoor spaces with other people
Why this is recommended
- Isolation helps prevent the spread by reducing the number of people you could infect by staying home and avoiding others.
- Quarantine limits potential spread from people who have been exposed to COVID-19 but have not yet developed symptoms or tested positive.
Need help?
- If you have symptoms, take a rapid antigen test at home or take the AHS online assessment to arrange PCR testing.
- Translated resources are available in Af-Soomaali, Arabic, 中文, हिंदी, 한국어, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, Español, Français, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt and Urdu. Or call 811 for help.
Who should isolate or quarantine
COVID-19 can take up to 14 days to cause symptoms. Some people who get it only have minor symptoms or don't have any symptoms at all but could still be infectious. Staying home lowers the chance of spreading the virus to others.
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