COVID-19 Isolation & Testing Information

I had close contact with someone with COVID-19. Now what do I do?

Close contact includes:

• You were less than 6 feet for greater than 10 minutes with or without a mask.
• You provided care at home to a confirmed case.
• You had direct physical contact with a confirmed case (hugged, touched, kissed).
• You shared an eating/drinking utensil with a confirmed case.
• You were exposed to sneezing, coughing or other respiratory droplets of a confirmed case.

For ALL members of the campus community:

• Wear a well-fitted mask around others for 10 days. Monitor for symptoms. If you become symptomatic, please complete the COVID Cheq Symptom Screener, self-isolate and get tested.  
• It is recommended you test at least 5 days after exposure even if you do not have symptoms. The Marquette University Medical Clinic currently has testing available for SYMPTOMATIC students only. For all other COVID testing please see City of Milwaukee COVID testing.
• In alignment with the CDC’s guidance, no quarantine is required, regardless of vaccine status.
• If an individual cannot wear a mask for any reason, then they should quarantine for the full 10 days.

If you develop symptoms of COVID-19:

• Students may contact the Marquette University Medical Clinic at (414) 288-7184 to schedule a COVID test or make an appointment with a provider. Also please complete the COVID Cheq Symptom Screener.
• Faculty and staff please contact your primary care provider or City of Milwaukee COVID testing.
• Avoid contact with others unless otherwise directed. 
• Get medical attention immediately if you experience any of these warning signs: trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake a person, bluish lips or face.

Marquette University Medical Clinic: 414-288-7184

After-hours nurse hotline: 800-362-9900

I have SYMPTOMS and have been tested for COVID-19 and am waiting for my results. Now what do I do?

If you were tested at the MU Medical Clinic your will receive your results the same day on the patient portal at MU Patient Portal.  If you are positive, you will also receive a telephone call. If you have not received your results 24 hours after testing, please call 414-288-7184. 

 

If you were tested elsewhere due to an exposure and are asymptomatic: 

• In alignment with the CDC’s guidance, no quarantine is required, regardless of vaccine status.
• Monitor for symptoms and wear a well-fitted mask for 10 days.
• It is recommended that you test 5 days after a known exposure, even if you do not have symptoms. Asymptomatic testing is NOT available at the Marquette University Medical Clinic. Go to City of Milwaukee COVID testing for testing options.

If you were tested due to having symptoms:

• Self-isolate while you await test results.
• Notify your professors you will not be at in-person classes if having symptoms. Please see attendance policy if you have questions.
• Even if negative, continue to wait for fever resolution without fever reducing medications and symptom improvement. 

If you are symptomatic OR asymptomatic:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol if you do not have soap and water.
• Wear a well-fitted mask around others. Avoid being around people who are high risk. 
• Clean all “high‐touch” surfaces every day. 
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
• Watch for symptoms. If you develop or your symptoms get worse, contact your primary care provider or Marquette University Medical Clinic.
• Even if you do not have symptoms you may make others sick – this is why it's so important to wear a well-fitted mask.
• Call a doctor if you have severe symptoms.
• Call 911 for any medical emergencies.

Marquette University Medical Clinic: 414-288-7184

After-hours nurse hotline: 800-362-9900

 

My COVID-19 test is negative. Now what do I do?

You most likely do not have COVID-19 at this time, but you could have been exposed to COVID-19 at some point and not enough time has passed for the test to pick it up.  You may still test positive at a later date.

What do I do if I still have symptoms and test negative?

• If you are symptomatic with a negative test, you should continue to stay home until symptoms have improved and you are fever-free for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medication.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve in 3-4 days, call the Marquette University Medical Clinic for an appointment.

What do I do if I was a close contact? 

Please see above:  "What to do if you have been EXPOSED to COVID-19"

Continue to protect yourself and others

• Be up to date with current COVID vaccine recommendations.
• Wash your hand often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol if you don’t have soap and water. 
• Wear a well-fitted mask when you are around others.
• Stay at least 6 feet away from others. Do not spend time with people who are sick or who are at high risk.
• Clean all “high touch” surfaces every day.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow.
• Contact the Marquette University Medical Clinic or your primary care provider with new or worsening symptoms or other questions or concerns.

Marquette University Medical Clinic: 414-288-7184

After-hours nurse hotline: 800-362-9900

I have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Now what do I do?

You need to self-isolate to prevent spreading the virus to others.  If you were tested at the Marquette University Medical Clinic or completed the Voluntary Disclosure Form a nurse will be in contact with you.

When does isolation end?

The standard isolation period is 10 days.  The isolation period can be shortened to five days if you are asymptomatic or your symptoms are improving, and you do not have a fever for 24 hours.  If you meet these criteria, you can return to campus on day six or later.  Wear a well-fitted mask when around others through day 10.  (Note: first day of symptoms is day zero.)  

• If you had moderate illness (shortness of breath or trouble breathing), severe illness (you were hospitalized) or you are immunocompromised, you should isolate through day 10.   
• If you ended isolation but your COVID-19 symptoms recur or worsen, you should restart your isolation from day zero.  

Continue to take precautions for 10 full days.

Stay home.

• Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms and can recover at home.
• To prevent spreading COVID-19 to others, it is important to STAY AT HOME for at least 5 days and distance yourself from others for the full 10 days.
• You should isolate using a private room and bathroom to avoid close contact with others. You should NOT visit public areas or use public transportation.
• Avoid travel.
• If you must be around other people, wear a well-fitted mask.
• Avoid being around people who are at high risk.
• Avoid sharing personal household items and wash them thoroughly after use.
• Avoid eating around others.

Monitor your symptoms and stay in touch with your doctor.  

• Contact the Marquette University Medical Clinic or your primary care with worsening symptoms and with questions or concerns.
• Get rest and stay hydrated. The medical clinic may discuss the use of certain medications to help with your symptoms, such as Tylenol.
• If you experience trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in your chest, confusion or difficulty staying awake, or bluish lips or face, please seek medical care immediately.

Wash your hands often.

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, going to the bathroom, and before eating or preparing food.
• You may use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available; make sure to cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Clean and disinfect all “high-touch” surfaces every day. 

• High-touch surfaces include phones, remote controls, counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, keyboards, tablets and bedside tables.

Get enrolled in the GetWellLoop online tool and mobile app.

• The GetWell Loop provides direct access to a Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin care team via daily check-ins throughout your entire COVID-19 experience for students that are isolating within the state of Wisconsin.
• Residence hall students that will be isolating in university isolation space will be enrolled into GetWellLoop.
• Non-residence hall students who would like to enroll in the GetWellLoop should contact the Marquette University Medical Clinic for further instruction.

STUDENTS: Information on isolation spaces is provided by the university. If you are taking in-person classes, please contact your instructors to arrange alternate assignments, if possible, during this isolation period. Please note the attendance policy guidance. You can attend medical appointments and food service to get a grab and go meal while wearing a well-fitting mask.  

 

Marquette University Medical Clinic: 414-288-7184

After-hours nurse hotline: 800-362-9900

Please read the current isolation guidelines