How many days do you have to stay home from work if you have covid 19?

I got tested positive earlier this morning which sucks and I have the symptoms.
I heard it’s five days but I wanna make sure so I don’t get fired from my job. Sunday through Thursday is five days so I could go to work on Friday. Right? What if I start to feel better and still have covid like say by Wednesday or Thursday?

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travelguy01 · 41-45, M

The US has stopped mandating anything anymore. CDC still recommends 5 days at home and then 5 days wearing a mask in public as far as I know unless it’s really severe. But it’s up to your company to set policies.

PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F

@travelguy01 okay. But what if I feel better by a couple of days? Could I go back to work? I should be able to go back to work by Thursday or Friday.

travelguy01 · 41-45, M

@PetiteJulie01 Up to your company. You need to ask them.

PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F

@travelguy01 I asked them and they told me if I’m free of symptoms and after five days we should be about it be back to work.