CDC COVID-19 Facility Access Tool

Have you experienced any of the symptoms in the list below in the past 48 hours?

• fever or chills
• new or unexplained onset of cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
• new or unexplained loss of taste or smell
• new or unexplained muscle aches

This symptom list was developed using a scientific approach by CDC scientists who reviewed the literature and studies to determine which symptoms are most predictive of COVID-19. If you have had any of these symptoms in the last 48 hours, DO NOT physically return to the workplace until symptoms have been improving for more than 48 hours. If you have a medical condition that causes any of these symptoms and you need access to a CDC facility within the next few days, you will need a waiver from CDC’s Occupational Health Clinic (OHC). To begin the waiver process, please fill out a waiver request by completing the COVID-19 Waiver for Access to CDC Facilities form.

Are you isolating because you tested positive for COVID-19 OR are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results?

Regardless of vaccination status, you should isolate from others when you have COVID-19. You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results. If you have questions about when it is safe to return to the workplace, please call CDC's Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) at 404-639-3385. If you have an urgent need to end your isolation early to access a CDC facility, please fill out a waiver request by completing the COVID-19 Waiver for Access to CDC Facilities form.

Have you been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 in the last 10 days?

If you were exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 or have been told by a healthcare provider or public health authority that you were exposed, get tested at least 5 full days after your last exposure.