COVID-19 Exposure: What to do

If you have been in contact with a person who has COVID-19 or suspected COVID-19, including up to two days before the person started to have symptoms or went for a COVID-19 test, you may be a close contact and may need to self-isolate. 

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Determining if you’re a close contact

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If you are a close contact, you do not need to go for a test.

If you do develop symptoms as a close contact and can manage your symptoms and safely self-isolate at home, you do not need to go for a test. Check our testing information page for when you should get a test. 

Getting vaccinated as a close contact

COVID-19 vaccines offer the best protection against COVID-19. Please book an appointment or drop in to an immunization clinic.

Learn more about COVID-19

To learn more about COVID-19:

If you have any questions or concerns, please call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1.

Recommendations for workplaces

Businesses and facility operators can take steps to manage COVID-19 in their workplace. For guidance or additional resources for workplaces, please refer to WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 webpage.

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