COVID-19
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
If you or someone you know tests positive for COVID-19, it’s important that you know the steps to follow to protect yourself and those around you, and to reduce the spread of the virus in your community.
Allen County Public Health is no longer conducting universal contact tracing. This means the majority of COVID-19 cases will not receive a call from the Health Department. ACPH will provide self-attestation isolation letters to Allen County residents who need them through this website.
Please do not contact ACPH for an isolation letter.
Click here if you need a letter for isolation.
Please follow the guidance below to help prevent spread:
ACPH encourages residents to continue healthy behaviors to maintain good health.
CDC has updated COVID-19 guidance to help you make informed decisions on how to protect yourself and loved ones from severe illness. Know your risk for serious illness based on your individual risk factors and COVID-19 Community Levels in your area to determine what protective measures you need.
The CDC recommends that everyone should be up to date with vaccines and boosters to protect from serious illness and reduce disruptions to community life.
Additional CDC Information on How to Protect Yourself and Others
COVID 19 vaccinations given by appointment.
If you, or someone you know, is homebound and need a vaccination, call 419-228-4457 Ext 110 to make arrangements for homebound vaccination appointments.
To see the latest COVID 19 vaccine recommendations by age please click here.
Get Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests delivered directly to your home. The tests are completely free. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. Learn more here.
The shelf-life is how long the test should work as expected and is measured from the date the test was manufactured. The expiration date is set at the end of the shelf-life. In some cases, the expiration date for a test may be extended. To see if the expiration date for your at-home OTC COVID-19 test has been extended, use the expiration date lookup tool found here.
Covid Test Expiration Dates and Extensions
Check your At-Home Test Kit expiration date!
The shelf-life is how long the test should work as expected and is measured from the date the test was manufactured. The expiration date is set at the end of the shelf-life. In some cases, the expiration date for a test may be extended. To see if the expiration date for your at-home OTC COVID-19 test has been extended, use the expiration date lookup tool found here.
Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC – How to Protect Yourself & Others
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