You must self-isolate for at least 5 days. The period of self-isolation starts with the onset of symptoms or, in the absence of symptoms, the date when the sample was taken.
After these 5 days, if your symptoms have improved and you have not had a fever for 24 hours, without taking medication for fever, you may resume your essential activities (school, work) while following the instructions indicated below.
For the next few days (generally 5 days):
Wear a mask during any social interaction;
Avoid contact with vulnerable people.
Avoid participating in non-essential social events.
Keep a distance of 2 metres from other people whenever possible.
Children 5 years of age and younger, and people who cannot wear a mask because of their health condition, must make absolutely sure to minimize their contact with vulnerable people and to avoid taking part in non-essential social events. To find out the recognized health conditions that prevent people from wearing a mask or face covering, see the page Port du masque ou du couvre-visage.
After 10 days, you may resume your usual activitiesl while taking steps to limit the spread of the virus.
These self-isolation instructions also apply to people who present COVID-19 symptoms and have not done a screening test.
Instructions for people who live with you
For 10 days, the people who live in your household should:
Watch for the appearance of symptoms;
Avoid contact with vulnerable people;
Wear a mask during any social interaction;
Keep a distance of 2 metres from people, whenever possible.
Moreover, unvaccinated people who have never had COVID-19 must self-isolate for the first 5 days.
Children 5 years of age and younger, and people who cannot wear a mask because of their health condition, must make absolutely sure to minimize their contact with vulnerable people and to avoid taking part in non-essential social events. To find out the recognized health conditions that prevent people from wearing a mask or face covering, see the page Port du masque ou du couvre-visage.
These instructions also apply to your sexual partners who do not live in your household.