Much like the rest of the United States, I first began to self-isolate and work from home almost a year ago. I quickly appreciated the privilege of living alone: If I had COVID-19, I could quarantine easily without putting others at risk. But many of us do live with others, and the slightest possible symptom of illnessâor knowledge of having come into contact with the virusâis enough to put any roommate or loved one on edge. If you or someone you live with has already been inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine, this might be less of a concern. But while the rest of us wait to get vaccinated, it doesnât hurt to ask: