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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Neoerectus · M

5 days is not enough for majority avvording to recent research. I would wait until negative, wait a day or two, and then mask for a week to be sure.

PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F

@Neoerectus what the hell am I supposed to do? What if I feel better in a couple of days and I still have Covid? I can go to work right? Don’t worry I’ll wear my mask.

Neoerectus · M

@PetiteJulie01 Typical case where workers are forced to go to work when they shouldnt. I support unions due to reasons like this one. I feel for you.

Masks will help keep breath droplets from getting away somewhat. They work best when transmitter and receiver wear them.

Most wont get severe cases. but if like my neighbor who has had it twice, it was bad each time and she has long covid as well.

PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F

@Neoerectus oh I see