Contact Tracing Follow-up Information

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.

• 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.
• If you test positive for COVID-19:
  • Stay home and isolate for a minimum of 10 days after symptom onset. If you did not have symptoms and tested positive, remain isolated for 10 days from the date you were tested. Detailed Instructions
  • Notify your employer and/or your child(ren)’s school.
  • Notify your close contacts and ask them to quarantine for up to 14 days from the last day of contact with you. Detailed Instructions