WHAT IF I TEST POSITIVE?

You must stay home for 5 days (vaccinated or unvaccinated)

Please isolate immediately upon testing positive (PCR or rapid test, including home tests).

Do not wait for a call from Maine CDC to isolate.

Let your close contacts know about their exposure - this includes anyone who you have been with in the last two days.

• Day 0 is the day you felt the first symptoms.

• Contact your doctor straight away - there are treatments available for Covid but it’s best if you start them ASAP.

• Notify your school/employer about requirements for returning.

• On Day 6, if you have no fever or symptoms, you can leave your house

  (We strongly recommend doing a home test before you leave isolation – a lot of people are still infectious at day 6.)

• Wear a mask around others for 5 more days (days 6-10).

Treatment

Treatment is available! Contact a health professional right away after a positive test to determine if you are eligible, even if your symptoms are mild right now.

Don’t wait until you’re very ill.

The treatments for COVID-19 need to be used in the first few days after symptoms begin, typically within the first 5–7 days.

Options:

• contact your primary care doctor

• or contact one of the many sites in the State that offer testing, evaluation, and treatment (see list).

• or call the Community Vaccine Line 1-888-445-4111 which is staffed 5 days a week and can help answer questions how to get Covid therapy.

This Medical Conditions CDC page lists some of the conditions that may qualify you to receive Covid treatments.

Learn more about accessing Covid treatments in Maine.

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