Who is considered a close contact to someone with COVID-19?

For COVID-19, a close contact is anyone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more. An infected person can spread COVID-19 starting 48 hours (or 2 days) before the person has any symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19.

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1. Am I considered a close contact if I was wearing a mask?
2. Who is considered a close contact to someone with COVID-19?
3. If I am a close contact, should I be tested for COVID-19?
4. I was recently around someone who has COVID-19, but I feel fine. Why should I stay home?
5. What if I have been around someone who was identified as a close contact?