Quarantine

Treatment

Quarantine refers to a state of isolation for a period of time. When you are quarantining (self-isolating), that means you are not currently experiencing symptoms, but you have either:


 * travelled outside of the country
 * had close contact with someone who may have been infected with Covid-19.

Most countries require a period of self-isolation for at least 14 days to minimize the spread of the virus and to flatten the curve. When you are quarantine, you must stay home and avoid contact with other individuals; all while practising social distancing with members of your household and community.

Isolation
Isolation occurs if:


 * you have been diagnosed with Covid-19 or are waiting for test results
 * you have symptoms of Covid-19
 * you have travelled out of the country and are experiencing symptoms
 * if a public health official has advised you to do so

Isolation means you are to immediately go home and stay home for at least 14 days until your symptoms subside or until a public health official has determined that you are no longer a risk to the community.