COVID-19 Positive PCR/Rapid Test

These procedures are for MSU employees with positive results from a test administered by a COVID test site or healthcare provider (PCR or Rapid Antigen test).

• Self-isolate at home.
• If you tested positive AND you have symptoms:
• Isolate for 10 days from the date that symptoms began.
• After 5 days, if your symptoms are fully resolved, you may stop isolation if you wear a mask* for the remaining days.
• If you tested positive AND you never had symptoms
• Isolate for 5 days from the date that you had your test done.
• Wear a mask* for 5 additional days.

* Mask guidance:

• Wear a N-95 or KN-95 mask or “double mask” (disposable mask underneath a cloth mask)
• The mask must cover your nose.
• The mask must cover your mouth.
• The mask must fit under your chin.
• The mask must be snug on your face.
• Make sure it is easy to breathe.