Respiratory Illnesses (COVID-19, flu, RSV, whooping cough/pertussis, etc.)
Respiratory Illnesses
Most respiratory illnesses*, including COVID and flu, now follow the same guidance, which is to STAY HOME (isolate) when ill/symptomatic. You may end your isolation when:
- You have been fever-free for more than 24 hours without the help of fever-reducing medications and
- Your symptoms are mild and have been getting better overall for at least 24 hours
Other protection methods should be followed for the next 5 days, like masking and physical distancing.
*This guidance does NOT pertain to pertussis (whooping cough) or tuberculosis, please see below for additional information