Testing & Tracing | Temple University

A close contact is defined by the CDC as being closer than six feet, for equal to or greater than 15 minutes to a person who has tested positive for, or is presumed to have, COVID-19.

If you are identified as a close contact or you identify yourself as a close contact, it does not mean that you will develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, but you must closely monitor your symptoms andpossibly need toquarantine. While being identified or self-identifying as a close contact is not an emergency situation, per se, it is very important that youtake steps immediately to limit all movement and interaction with others.

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please refer to the guidance above and begin isolation.

Per CDC guidance, close contacts of a known COVID-19 positive case should obtain a test five days following the last day of exposure to the positive case.

If you received a booster shot, wear a mask for 10 days and get tested on day five, if possible.

If you are unvaccinated or you received the primary series of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine more than six months ago or the J&J vaccine over two months ago, you should quarantine for five days. Wear a mask for an additional five days. Get tested on day five, if possible.

You will need to report to Student Health Services that you believe you are in close contact with someone who has tested positive for, or is presumed to have, COVID-19.

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Testing & Tracing | Temple University