How to count days in isolation when testing positive for COVID-19
The day that someone tests positive for COVID-19 is considered Day 0. This includes positives by Lateral Flow Test (LFT) or by PCR.
Example 1:
Day 0 (January 1) – Person tests positive on lateral flow January 1st. Report positive result to www.exploregov.ky
Day 1 (January 2) – Attends a LFT Confirmation PCR Testing Site and takes a PCR test.
Day 7 (January 8) – If fully vaccinated, attends Public Health PCR exit isolation testing clinic.
Day 10 (January 11) – If partially or unvaccinated, attends Public Health PCR exit isolation testing clinic.
Example 2:
Day 0 (January 1) – Person takes a PCR test. (date of collection)
Day 1 (January 2) – Receives positive PCR test result.
Day 7 (January 8) – If fully vaccinated, attends Public Health PCR exit isolation testing clinic.
Day 10 (January 11) – If partially or unvaccinated, attends Public Health PCR exit isolation testing clinic.
SIDE BAR:
Isolation requirements
Vaccinated Positives
- Fully vaccinated persons who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate for 6 days, with a negative PCR test required on day 7 to exit isolation.
Vaccinated Contacts
- Vaccinated persons who are primary contacts of COVID-19 positive persons must conduct daily lateral flow testing for 7 days, but may continue usual activities
Unvaccinated Positives
- Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated persons who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate for 9 days, with a negative PCR test required on day 10 to exit isolation.
- Unvaccinated children (0-11) isolate based on the vaccination status of parent/guardian
Unvaccinated Contacts
- Unvaccinated persons in the household of a positive must quarantine for 10 days.
- If a primary contact is a negative, unvaccinated child (under 18 years of age), they should conduct daily lateral flow tests (LFT) for 7 days. They can attend school if daily LFT results continue to be negative
Issued by: Ministry of Health & Wellness (CIG)