Here's why it's crucial to quarantine for 14 days after COVID-19 exposure

DENVER (KDVR) -- As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the country, many are still confused by what happens after you're exposed to someone with the coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease and Prevention says the incubation timeline for COVID-19 is up to 14 days. That means once someone has been exposed, they can test positive any time during that 14 day incubation period.
The CDC released a graphic explain what that means:Day 0: Kate was exposed to COVID-19Day 5: Kate got tested for COVID-1