Definition of A Close Contact
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health defines a “close contact” is any of the following people who were exposed to an “infected person*” while they were infectious:
a. An individual who was within 6 feet of the infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period
b. An individual who had unprotected contact with the infected person’s body fluids and/or secretions, for example, being coughed or sneezed on, sharing utensils or saliva, or providing care without wearing appropriate protective equipment.