Should I get tested for COVID-19 if I was in close contact with a positive case?

Should I get tested for COVID-19 if I was in close contact with a positive case?

•Viral testing is recommended for close contacts of persons with COVID-19.

What should I do if I’ve been exposed to a person with COVID-19 and I have fully recovered from a COVID-19 infection in the previous 90 days?

Someone who tested positive for COVID-19 with a viral test within the previous 90 days and has subsequently recovered and remains without COVID-19 symptoms does not need to quarantine. However, close contacts with prior COVID-19 infection in the previous 90 days should:• Wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days after exposure.• Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and isolate immediately if symptoms develop.• Consult with a healthcare professional for testing recommendations if new symptoms develop.

Who can get tested at UW- Oshkosh’s Culver Center?

Culver Center testing is available for anyone who cannot get tested at Albee Hall. Individuals do not have to be exposed to COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms to get a test, nor do they need to live in Oshkosh. UW Oshkosh students exposed to COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms should immediately make an appointment for a COVID-19 test at Albee Hall.

Where can I get tested for covid-19 in Oshkosh?

To help stem the surge of cases in the Oshkosh region, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has opened a COVID-19 community testing center on the Oshkosh campus in the Culver Family Welcome Center. The site will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

What happens if I test positive at the Oshkosh Expo Center?

If you are tested at Sunny View Expo Center in Oshkosh you should receive a phone call or email within 3-7 business days. If you test positive, Public Health staff may call or mail you guidance .

Is the Albee testing center open at UWO?

UWO residence hall students will continue mandatory weekly testing at the Albee testing center. The Albee Hall testing center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. by appointment through the MyPrevea app. The Albee testing center will expand its hours Nov. 23 and 24 to 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.