CDC Isolation / Quarantine Policy (Jan. 6, 2022)
CDC COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guide
Testing for COVID-19 (if symptomatic)
Call the 72nd Medical Group Appointment Line at 405-734-2778
Note: For flyers and those empaneled to Flight Medicine, report to Sick Call Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m.
For those receiving a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 Test:
Regardless of vaccination status, the individual becomes a COVID-19 case and must be isolated
Day 0 is your first day of symptoms or a positive viral test. Day 1 is the first full day after your symptoms developed or your test specimen was collected. If you have COVID-19 or have symptoms, isolate for at least 5 days. For full details, visit the CDC COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guide
To help the Public Health Flight streamline the process, the below instructions will be followed.
• If a member receives a POSITIVE COVID-19 test result, send an email to the following email org box:
usaf.tinker.72-mdg.mbx.72-mdg-sgpm-public-health@mail.mil
• Title of the email: REPORTING
• Body of email: Individual’s name and a good contact number as well as their supervisor’s name and contact number.
• Public Health will conduct their interview as normal. Any other unit channeling/processes should remain the same.
Close Contacts of a Positive COVID-19 Case:
No quarantine recommended if you meet fully vaccinated criteria in accordance with CDC guidelines
Quarantine is recommended if you do not meet fully vaccinated criteria in accordance with CDC guidelines
The date of your exposure is considered day 0. Day 1 is the first full day after your last contact with a person who has had COVID-19. Stay home and away from other people for at least 5 days. For full details, visit the CDC COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guide