How to properly quarantine, according to the Rochester Senior Center

Aug 17, 2020

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Senior Center would like seniors to know what to expect if they or a loved one tests positive for coronavirus in terms of isolating and quarantining. 

Isolating and quarantining are steps taken to avoid the spread of the virus. Detailed information can be found at mass.gov.  However, in general:

If you test positive, you will be contacted by a health official to identify your close contacts within two days of becoming symptomatic or obtaining a positive lab result.  

Close contacts are anyone you have been within six feet of for 15 minutes or longer, regardless of whether or not either person wore face coverings. 

People who test positive for the virus must isolate for a minimum of 10 days, and must be cough and fever free for at least 24 hours before they can be released from isolation by a public health official. Isolating means not leaving your property, or coming into contact with other people, including household members.

People who are identified as close contacts of a person who has tested positive for coronavirus will be contacted by a public health official, and should get a PCR test as soon as possible. 

Close contacts are required to quarantine for 14 days. Quarantining means you should not leave your property or have any contact with other people. If you must leave to seek medical attention, you should wear a face mask and alert providers of your status. You may not take public transportation or have visitors on your property.

Contact Cheryl Randall-Mach, Senior Center Director at 508-763-8723 with questions or concerns