Ask Public Health: What are the latest recommendations for staying at home when sick?

March 25, 2024.Reading time 11 minutes.

There’s new recommendations for when we go back to our activities after being sick with any common respiratory viruses like flu, COVID and RSV. We sat down with our disease expert Dr. Eric Chow to learn more about the changes and how we can continue to protect ourselves with masks, good ventilation and staying home when sick.

Can’t get a test right now? Here’s what to do

January 11, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

There are a few scenarios when someone may be seeking a COVID-19 test. Read more about what test to use in each case and information on what to do if you can’t access a test.

CDC recommends changes to isolation and quarantine for COVID-19

December 29, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Updates, 1/17/22: The CDC shortened the recommended length of time between a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and a booster dose to 5 months (previously it was 6 months). The definition of “not up-to-date” on vaccinations has been updated to reflect this change. Changes to isolation recommendations for people who test positive for […]

King County following new CDC quarantine guidelines

December 3, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Public Health—Seattle & King County plans to follow the new CDC quarantine guidance for contacts of COVID-19 cases. A 14-day quarantine remains recommended as the safest option to prevent COVID-19 transmission for those who can do it. But now two other options will be available for people who do NOT develop symptoms.

What to Expect Staying at a King County Isolation and Quarantine Center

August 10, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

King County continues to offer community members a safe place to isolate, quarantine and recover from COVID-19. A new video shows what guests can expect.