Kings County Department of Public Health
A healthy place to live, work, and play
covid-19 guidance & updates
updates on isolation
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Once you test positive, isolation should begin immediately. Regardless of vaccination status, isolate in your home or in a location where you have little-to-no contact with others for at least 5 days after symptoms first started or the first day after a positive test if no symptoms.
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Talk to a healthcare provider to learn if you qualify for COVID-19 Treatments
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Notify individuals you were in close contact with have them test within 3-5 days of exposure using an antigen "rapid" test.
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Contact your employer and be prepared to provide your positive test. Your employer may have different return-to-work requirements based on your occupation.
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If you need to see a doctor, CALL for instructions. If symptoms have worsened after initial isolation period, please see a medical professional or call 9-1-1.
for Employers and employees
If you are employed in a facility regulated by CalOSHA, additional return-to-work
testing requirements may apply.
for schools
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has developed updated K-12 school guidance for the 2022-2023 school year to support safe in-person learning. All K-12 schools in Kings County are to follow the guidance from CDPH.
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More information for Mental Health Services for students and teachers​​
When to Seek Care
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Persons in isolation or should seek medical assistance:
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If new symptoms develop or their symptoms worsen.
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If the infected or exposed person is going to a medical office, emergency room, or urgent care center, the facility should be notified ahead of time that the person is infected with or has been exposed to COVID-19; the person should wear a mask for the clinical visit.
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Any one of the following emergency warning signs signal a need to call 911 and get medical attention immediately:
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Trouble breathing.
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Bluish lips or face.
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Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
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New confusion or inability to arouse.
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New numbness or tingling in the extremities.
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Other serious symptoms
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Additional Information
