Source: Lena H. Sun & Joel Achenbach, Washington Post ( Paid Registration )

How long should I isolate?  In general, the peak period of virus shedding starts about a day or two before symptoms appear and continues two or three days after.

The CDC calls for patients to isolate for at least five days. On Day 6, you can end isolation as long as your symptoms have improved and you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medicine. The CDC has a calculator on its isolation and quarantine webpage to help people figure this out.

Even if you test negative, wear a well-fitting mask through Day 10 if you must be around others at home or in public. Don’t travel.

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