Read up on the difference between quarantine and isolation during COVID19.
, or something less severe but still focused on the idea of social distancing to flatten the curve.
You've also heard terms like"quarantine" and"self-isolation," but what do these phrases actually mean in the context of the coronavirus? We spoke with Maria Khan, MPH, an associate professor in New York University's Department of Population Health, who has a PhD in infectious disease epidemiology. She broke down the difference.Isolation, according to Dr. Khan, is used to separate individuals who are sick from individuals who are not.
Most cases of COVID-19, according to the CDC, are manageable at home. If you're living with others and showing symptoms, it's advised to avoid sharing household and personal items. The CDC has . For instance, you're considered no longer contagious if you get two negative test results in a row, 24 hours apart — though testing, as of now, might be difficult to come by depending on what your healthcare provider dictates to you., you can discontinue home isolation after a certain point in time.
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