With cases rising DHSS is asking that if you test positive you call your close contacts as soon as you are able to do so. The quicker someone knows to isolate or quarantine, the better chances we have as a community to keep the spread of this virus in check. 1/

Every day that a case or close contacts may still be out in the community, potentially exposing others, puts everyone at risk. If you know you’ve had exposure, self-quarantine and monitor for symptoms as soon as you know you’ve had close contact with an infected individual. 2/

A close contact is any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days before the positive test was collected) until the time the patient is isolated. 3/

People can also help by keeping their social circles small and keeping track of all contacts. If you are a parent of a teen or a young adult, make sure you talk to them about limiting their contacts, masking up in public and staying six feet apart.

Thank you! 4/