Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a close contact?
- For COVID-19, close contact includes:
- Living in the same household as a sick person with COVID-19.
- Caring for a sick person with COVID-19.
- Being within 6 feet of a sick person with COVID-19, although just passing by a person for a few seconds should not cause you to be overly concerned.
- Being in direct contact with fluids from a sick person with COVID-19. This includes being coughed on, kissing, sharing utensils, etc.