If you test positive for COVID-19 outside of the Color process, Updated January 6, 2023
An important strategy for reducing transmission of COVID-19 is to identify those with infections and instruct them to isolate while they are infectious. It is also important to identify close contacts of infected individuals and provide guidance on how to take care of themselves and prevent transmission to others.
Students
- Students who test positive will receive guidance regarding close contacts and will be required to isolate in their dorm room or in their off-campus residences. See the fact sheets below for details for students isolating on or off campus.
- Length of isolation is 7 days, but students may be released early on day 5 or day 6 if they test negative on a rapid antigen test. All students must wear a well-fitting mask until day 10. More details are provided on the fact sheets below.
- Medical guidance will be provided by Yale Health during isolation.
- Those who test positive outside of the university testing program should self-report in order to receive the same guidance and care.
Faculty, Staff, and Trainees
- Faculty, staff, and post-doctoral trainees who test positive through the university testing program will receive guidance regarding close contacts and will be asked to isolate at home for 7 days, regardless of vaccination status, and until a health care provider informs them it is safe to return to campus.
- Those who test positive outside of the university testing program should self-report in order to receive the same guidance and care.