As of January 19, 2022
EIU is updating procedures regarding vaccination status and instructions for quarantining and isolating to reflect the newest guidance from the CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health and EIU’s COVID-19 policies. The information below is subject to change and will be updated as new guidance is received.
Vaccination Status: The CDC recommends that all individuals be fully vaccinated with the primary series of a vaccine (1 dose of Johnson & Johnson, or two doses of Pfizer or Moderna) and up to date (received booster) on their vaccines. This means:
Boosters: The CDC advises that all vaccinated people ages 12 and older should receive a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals are considered fully boosted the date the booster was received. You are eligible to receive a booster two (2) months after the first dose of Johnson & Johnson or five (5) months after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna.
Please note the following for counting days: If you have been exposed to COVID-19, count the day of your last exposure as Day 0.
I've Been Exposed and Do Not Have Symptoms |
Do I Need to Quarantine if I Do Not Have Symptoms? |
Can I Go to Work/School? |
Do I Need to Test? |
|---|---|---|---|
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If you: |
NO |
YES |
Only if symptoms develop. |
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If you: |
YES Isolate for 5 days and wear a mask at all times around others for an additional 5 days. |
On Day 6 if symptom-free. |
Test on Day 5, if possible. |
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Tested positive within the past 90 days |
NO |
YES |
Test on Day 5, if possible. |
|
Unvaccinated |
YES Isolate for 5 days and wear a mask at all times around others for an additional 5 days |
On Day 6 if symptom-free |
Test on Day 5, if possible. |
Employees/Students may return work/classes if they meet the guidelines in this chart OR receive a Release Letter from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Please note the following for counting days: The day that you got tested is Day 0 or as noted in an IDPH release letter.
I Have Symptoms and/or Tested Positive – Regardless of Vaccination Status |
Isolation and Physical Distancing Instructions |
When Can I Be Cleared by EIU to Resume Work/School? |
Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
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Positive for COVID, with symptoms. |
Isolate for 5 days. Maintain strict masking for 5 additional days. |
Day 6 from the date of a positive test with symptoms improving and no fever. |
No need to re-test. |
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Positive for COVID but does NOT have symptoms (asymptomatic). |
Isolate for 5 days. Maintain strict masking for 5 additional days. |
Day 6 from the date of a positive test if still asymptomatic. |
No need to re-test. |
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Experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and have not come in contact with someone who is positive (no known exposure).
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Isolate for 5 days. Maintain strict masking for 5 additional days. |
Day 6 from the date of a positive test with symptoms improving and no fever. |
Seek a PCR test to determine if positive for COVID at onset of symptoms. |
Employees/Students may return work/classes if they meet the guidelines in this chart OR receive a Release Letter from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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