How can you self-isolate when you have COVID-19?

If you have COVID-19, there are things you can do to help avoid spreading the virus to others.

• Limit contact with people in your home. If possible, stay in a separate bedroom and use a separate bathroom.
• Wear a mask when you are around other people.
• If you have to leave home, avoid crowds and try to stay at least 6 feet away from other people.
• Avoid contact with pets and other animals.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then throw it in the trash right away.
• Wash your hands often, especially after you cough or sneeze. Use soap and water, and scrub for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Don't share personal household items. These include bedding, towels, cups and glasses, and eating utensils.
• Wash laundry in the warmest water allowed for the fabric type, and dry it completely. It’s okay to wash other people's laundry with yours.
• Clean and disinfect your home. Use household cleaners and disinfectant wipes or sprays.