Free COVID-19 Test | Wake County Government

According to CDC guidelines, if your test is positive and you have symptoms, you should stay home and isolate yourself (avoid anyone in your household) until you can say yes to all three questions:

• Was it at least 10 days since you first had symptoms? AND
• Was it 24 hours since you last had a fever without using antipyretic drugs? AND
• Have your symptoms, such as cough and shortness of breath, improved?

Learn more about the steps to take after being tested.

According to CDC guidelines, if your test comes back positive and you have not shown any symptoms, you should stay home and self-isolate (avoid anyone in your household) until 10 days have passed since. the date of your first positive COVID-19 diagnostic test, assuming you have not developed any symptoms since your positive test.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19, the local health department or another member of the COVID-19 community team will call you to make sure you have the information and support you need, such as tips for staying home and monitoring for symptoms.

To protect your family and friends and slow the spread of the virus, the COVID-19 community team member will also ask you who you have been recently. The COVID-19 community team will contact anyone who has been in close proximity to the person who tested positive to share information and support, as well as to help them get tested. The team will not share your name or personal information. This information is confidential and will remain private.