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Isolation and Exposure
If you have COVID-19, you can spread the virus to others. There are precautions you can take to prevent spreading it to others: isolation, masking, and avoiding contact with people who are at high risk of getting very sick. Isolation is used to separate people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 from those without COVID-19. If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19, start taking precautions to reduce potential spread.
Use the isolation and exposure calculator below to help you determine if you need to isolate or take other steps to prevent spreading COVID-19.
 
COVID Test Kits
CHD has free COVID Test Kits available to City of Cincinnati area community groups and health fairs while supplies last, contact covid.chd@cincinnati-oh.gov for more information.
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Home Test Kit Result Cincinnati Health Department Reporting Tool

Cincinnati Health Department has developed a tool for residents of Cincinnati City to report their COVID-19 test results directly to the health department and receive answers to any questions that residents may have about their test results.

This tool was designed especially for those who are using self-administered test kits, such as home testing kits, but any results can be entered.

     There are 3 options to report COVID-19 test results to the Cincinnati Health Department:

1.)    Scan the QR Code and complete the brief questionnaire on your phone or mobile device OR

2.)    Go to https://redcap.link/HomeTests online to complete the questionnaire OR

3.)    Call to report the results at 513-357-7462

Report your test results – if you have a mobile phone, use the camera feature to scan in the QR Code below:

 

 

 

COVID vaccination recommendation:  Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC
 
Resources
The City of Cincinnati Health Department (CHD) is working to provide current information on COVID-19 as research is updated and more information and recommendations are offered.  For the most accurate information, we recommend the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) webpages. See below.
 
 
Recommendations
CHD is working with local, state and federal officials to adjust plans proactively to help protect the safety and well-being of residents and City employees.
Cincinnatians are urged to continue to protect themselves as recommended by the CDC guidelines.
  • People may choose to wear a mask at any time. Masks are recommended in indoor public transportation settings and may be required in other places by local or state authorities.
  • Practice social distancing and keep 6 feet away from people.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. For added precaution, keep a safe distance from those who have no apparent symptoms.
  • Stay home when you are ill, even if symptoms are mild.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • Protecting vulnerable populations
Additionally, the City strongly encourages residents to adopt the following practices to reduce transmission of COVID-19:
  • No handshaking. Eliminate this traditional courtesy, as it requires close contact.
  • Opt for video meetings or conference calls to reduce close contact.
  • Don’t pass mobile phones, laptops or other personal belongings to others. Everyone should have their hands only on their own belongings.
  • Make hand sanitizer visibly available.

 

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