If an infected person has clinically recovered, should the person continue to wear a cloth face covering in public?

Yes. It is recommended that all persons, with a few exceptions, wear cloth face coverings in public.1 The primary purpose of cloth face coverings is to limit transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from infected persons who may be infectious but do not have clinical symptoms of illness or may have early or mild symptoms that they do not recognize. Cloth face coverings may provide reassurance to others in public settings and be a reminder of the need to maintain social distancing. However, cloth face coverings are not personal protective equipment (PPE) and should not be used instead of a respirator or a facemask to protect a healthcare worker.

[1] Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

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3. When should I be quarantined or isolated for 14 days?
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5. Do I need a doctor's note to return to work after quarantine?
6. What should I do if I am not sick but have been in the proximity of someone who is under self-quarantine (i.e., the person was asked to self-quarantine because a potential exposure)?
7. If a previously infected person has clinically recovered but later develops symptoms consistent with COVID-19, should the person be isolated again and tested for SARS-CoV-2?
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9. If an infected person has clinically recovered, using the symptom-based strategy, do they need a test to show they are not infectious?
10. If an infected person has clinically recovered, should the person continue to wear a cloth face covering in public?
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