What is the National Guard's current policy on positive Covid 19 tests?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 21:29:49 -0400

I currently have my AT coming up in the next couple days and have tested positive on multiple covid tests. I let my leadership know and they said there is no quarantine or anything. I was okay with still going in person and fulfilling my AT. I was just curious as to Army/National Guard guidelines on a positive test?

Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 30 at 2023 10:56 PM

COL Randall C. — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:56:21 -0400

Current DoD guidance is that personnel who test positive for COVID-19 will remain out of the workplace for 5 days. To calculate the recommended time frames, day 0 is the day tested if no symptoms, or the date symptoms started. Personnel who test positive for COVID-19 Individuals may return to the DoD workplace after 5 days, if either: (1) they have no symptoms; or (2) if they are fever-free for more than 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and any remaining symptoms are resolving. Mask wearing must continue in the workplace for an additional 5 days (for a total of 10 days post-positive result), even if mask wearing otherwise is not required by DoD guidance.

Talk to your leadership again an ensure they are aware of the DoD policy and that your unit COMMANDER (unclear if your 'leadership' is your first line leader or your unit leadership) has no issue.

To be clear, 5 days from your first test, if you are not symptomatic, and you can return but must wear a mask for an additional 5 days.
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