What is the purpose of quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. These people may have been exposed to a disease and do not know it, or they may have the disease but do not show symptoms.
How long is the COVID-19 infectious period?
Infectivity can occur 1-3 days before the onset of symptoms. Infected persons can spread the disease even if they are pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic. Most commonly, the peak viral load in upper respiratory tract samples occurs close to the time of symptom onset and declines after the first week after symptoms begin. Current evidence suggests a duration of viral shedding and the period of infectiousness of up to 10 days following symptom onset for persons with mild to moderate COVID-19, and a up to 20 days for persons with severe COVID-19, including immunocompromised persons.<
What’s the difference between isolation and quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick.• Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
What does the implementation of quarantine imply in the context of COVID-19?
The implementation of quarantine implies the use or creation of appropriate facilities in which a person or persons are physically separated from the community while being cared for. Possible settings for quarantine include hotels, dormitories, other facilities catering to groups, or the contact’s home.Regardless of the setting, an assessment must ensure that the appropriate conditions for safe and effective quarantine are being met. Facilities for those in quarantine should be disability inclusive, and address the specific needs of women and children.
When can you be around others after being severely ill with COVID-19?
People who are severely ill with COVID-19 might need to stay home longer than 10 days and up to 20 days after symptoms first appeared.
What is the difference between Quarantine and isolation?
You quarantine when you might have been exposed to the virus. You isolate when you have been infected with the virus, even if you don’t have symptoms.
Do you need to self-quarantine?
If you’re healthy, don’t have any symptoms and don’t fall into one of the risk categories above, you don’t need to self-quarantine — but you should continue to practice social distancing and monitor yourself for signs and symptoms, like fever and cough.
How long do you have to self isolate after exposure?
After quarantine Watch for symptoms until 14 days after exposure. If you have symptoms, immediately self-isolate and contact your local public health authority or healthcare provider. You may be able to shorten your quarantine
How often should I take my temperature while quarantining?
While you are quarantining, you must actively monitor yourself for symptoms and take your temperature at least once every day. You must continue this self-monitoring for a full 14 days from the date of your possible exposure to the virus, even after your 10-day quarantine has ended.