here.The time period when an individual (e.g., healthcare provider, patient) with SARS-CoV-2 infection could have been infectious is defined in the Interim U.S.
Guidance for Risk Assessment and Work Restrictions for Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure to COVID-19:Identification of a healthcare provider or patient with a new SARS-CoV-2 infection should prompt further investigation to determine if others in the facility could have been exposed.Information to gather regarding an infected could include (if applicable):Information to gather regarding an infected could include (if applicable):Although HCP or patients may be in close contact with an infectious individual for enough time to be considered exposed, the risk for transmission.