We are all familiar with the ripple effect of throwing something into water. The effects created cascade far out from the original point of entry and change the look and feel that the water has albeit perhaps temporarily. In a similar way, close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 creates a ripple effect that requires a 14-day quarantine period and affects many.
All of us have to make the best decisions for ourselves and our families, as you make sure to weigh the cost versus reward of those decisions knowing the potential cascading or ripple effects that it may have on your co-workers, family members, and others.