Do I Need to Quarantine?


UPDATED JANUARY 4, 2022

NOT
SCENARIO FULLY-VACCINATED* FULLY-VACCINATED
Current COVID-19 positive Isolate for a minimum of 5 days Isolate for a minimum of 5 days
(longer if symptoms persist). (longer if symptoms persist).
test result from a laboratory
or healthcare facility. Mask use required days 6-10. Mask use required days 6-10.

If no symptoms are present, quarantine for 10

If no symptoms are present, no quarantine is days (No testing required).
required. Mask use is required for or
CLOSE CONTACT If no symptoms are present, quarantine for 5
10 days after exposure.
of a COVID-19 positive individual. days with proof of a viral negative test collected
Recommend testing on Day 5. no sooner than Day 4.
Mask use required days 6-10.

If no symptoms are present, no quarantine is

required. Mask use is required for Quarantine for infected individual’s isolation
Household CLOSE CONTACT period PLUS additional days as directed by
10 days after exposure.
of a COVID-19 positive individual. SCDHEC and HCS.
Recommend testing on Day 5.

Entire group must quarantine. If no symptoms

are present, quarantine for 10 days
If no symptoms are present, no quarantine is (No testing required).
required. Mask use is required for or
3-Cohort Positives 10 days after exposure. If no symptoms are present, quarantine for 5
Recommend testing on Day 5. days with proof of a viral negative test collected
no sooner than Day 4.
Mask use required days 6-10.

* FULLY-VACCINATED
Ages 16 and up who are 14 days after the last dose of the initial vaccine series are considered vaccinated; however, if 6 months have
elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or 2 months have elapsed after receiving the Johnson & Johnson
vaccine, a booster dose is required to avoid quarantine.
Ages 15 and younger are not eligible for boosters at this time and are considered vaccinated 14 days following the final dose of the 2-dose
initial series.
A CLOSE CONTACT is considered to be someone who was within 3 to 6 feet of an infected individual for at least 15 cumulative minutes
over a 24-hour period. Student athletic/activity groups which include any activities where forced expiration produces increased respiratory
droplets in the surroundings, including shouting, singing, physical exertion, etc., are considered a close contact if they are less than
6 feet apart.
The close contact definition excludes students who were within 3 to 6 feet of an infected student (laboratory-confirmed or a clinically
compatible illness) if the exposed student(s) wore mask(s) during the exposure time. This exception does not apply to teachers, staff, or
other adults in the indoor classroom setting.
CLOSE CONTACT: Quarantine is not required for individuals who have tested positive (laboratory-confirmed) for COVID-19 in the last 90 days.
Mask use is required for 10 days after exposure.
HOUSEHOLD CLOSE CONTACT (NOT FULLY-VACCINATED): Begin quarantine when the infected person has completed their 5-day isolation
and has no symptoms. After quarantining for 5 days, get tested and continue to wear mask around others for 5 additional days.
3-COHORT POSITIVE: Three or more COVID-19 cases identified within a class or other cohort of students (ex. athletic teams, musical
ensembles, or other extra-curricular groups) within 14 days.
VIRAL TESTS include those collected by a swab of the nose or throat (PCR or antigen tests). Blood tests for antibodies may not be used to
shorten quarantine. Negative COVID-19 test results should be sent via email to negativeCOVID19testresults@horrycountyschools.net or be
submitted at the school. Over-the-counter tests (home tests) will NOT be accepted.
The parent/guardian of any student who has been a “close contact” of an infected individual will be notified by phone and email that their
student is subject to state-mandated quarantine procedures as outlined above.
Email COVID19info@horrycountyschools.net for questions regarding COVID-19 quarantines and contact tracing.
Visit www.horrycountyschools.net/covid19 for the most current information regarding COVID-19 and Horry County Schools.

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federal or S.C. law in its programs or activities. For questions regarding the nondiscrimination policy call 843.488.6700, Horry County Schools, 335 Four Mile Road, Conway, SC 29526.