I have a question in regards to how long after you have any covid symptoms you really need to stay away from people. I'm having a little get together of 10 folks and one of my friends had Covid last symptoms on the 13th - had a mild case. Took PCR test and tested positive / took a rapid and tested negative.

Really wants to come join the group but is apprehensive as we all around being around anyone that still test positive but I read online that these tests are junk so am looking for some opinions.

Thanks,

I think the general consensus is 14 days after first symptom onset. I will step back and let more informed people respond.

jopatura said:

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10 days after symptoms started, symptoms must be improving. Fever free for at least 72 hours. If he's passed all those markers, it doesn't matter if he still tests positive.

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That's the general new quarantine guidelines if you "have to" get out for reasons such as work. Still risk of transmission, albeit small.



10-day still has a 1.4 median transmission % risk, with range being 0.4-10.6. So its all about your risk tolerance.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine.html

He has had no symptoms in 13 days but then the test results to be clearer

Thank you

gonemaroon said:

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Thank you

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I'd say he is good to go