Isolation & Precaution

If you performed an at-home self-test, report your positive result using the form below.

When you complete this form & click Submit you will automatically receive an email Isolation Notification.

Note:

• If the test was done in any way other than an at-home self-test, you do not need to report it to the Essex County Health Department.  All tests other than at-home self-tests are reported by the testing provider up through the NYSDOH system and Essex County Health Department receives these results automatically.  
• You do not need to request an Isolation using the I Need an Isolation Order tab since you will receive it automatically by submitting your self-test (below).
• You can use the I need an Isolation Release tab to get an emailed Isolation Release if you need a Notification of Isolation Release.

Isolate for at least 5 day from others in your home. Wear a well-fitted mask if you must be around others in your home.

Day 0 is your first day of symptoms or a positive test. 

• • Day 1 is the first full day after your symptoms developed or your test specimen was collected.
  • Take precautions until day 10

    Wear a mask 
    Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask.

    Avoid travel

    Avoid being around people who are at high risk

If you were moderately or severely ill with COVID-19 you should isolate for at least 10 days. 

Ending Isolation Precautions for People with COVID-19

If you need an Isolation Order and have not been contacted by the Essex County Health Department or the NYSDOH yet, you can complete & submit the form below. 

• • You will automatically receive an email Isolation Notification.  This is what you can forward on to your employer as documentation of your need to isolate & not go to work.
  • You can use the I need an Isolation Release tab to get an emailed Isolation Release.

• If you performed an at-home self-test, report your positive result to the Essex County Health Department. Once you submit your at-home self-test form you will automatically receive an Isolation Order email & don’t need to complete the form below.
• If the test was done in any way other than an at-home self-test, you do not need to report it to the Essex County Health Department.  All tests other than at-home self-tests are reported by the testing provider up through the NYSDOH system and Essex County Health Department receives these results automatically.  

Isolate for at least 5 day from others in your home. Wear a well-fitted mask if you must be around others in your home.

• • Day 0 is your first day of symptoms or a positive test. 

• • Day 1 is the first full day after your symptoms developed or your test specimen was collected.
  • Take precautions until day 10

    Wear a mask 
    Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask.

    Avoid travel

    Avoid being around people who are at high risk

If you were moderately or severely ill with COVID-19 you should isolate for at least 10 days. 

Ending Isolation Precautions for People with COVID-19

• If you need an Isolation Release, complete an Isolation Release form (next tab) when you have met the criteria for release from isolation. 
• Notify your close contacts, who may need to self-quarantine and should be tested (see the Quarantine tab).

If you need a Isolation Release notification, you can complete and submit the form below.

• You will automatically receive an email Isolation Release.  This is what you can forward on to your employer as documentation of your release & ability to return to work.