Tested or Exposed Next Steps

Due to an increase in cases of COVID-19, testing sites are busy and Calumet County Public Health is now using a prioritized model of contact tracing.

Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to follow up with every person who tests positive at this time. Please reference the Isolation and Quarantine Guidance links provided for the next steps following a positive test result or exposure to COVID-19.

• Updated Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines (English Version) - Rev. 1/11/2022  
• Updated Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines (Spanish Version) - Rev. 1/11/2022
  
• Area testing sites are busy and most appointments are booking out a few days. If you have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19, and you are now experiencing symptoms, you should assume that you may be COVID-19 positive. Isolate until you are able to be tested AND receive your test result. Area Testing Locations
• Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. 
• If someone is showing any of the following signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
• Call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
• If you were tested for COVID-19 and are waiting for your test results, follow these steps.