What is the difference between isolation and quarantine?

What is the difference between isolation and quarantine?

• 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.

Should I self-quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19?

– If you have been fully vaccinated and around someone who has COVID-19 (close contact), you do not need to stay away from others (quarantine), or be restricted from work unless you develop COVID-like symptoms. We recommend that you get tested 3-5 days after your last exposure to someone with COVID-19.

What is the purpose of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Quarantine is intended to reduce the risk that infected persons might unknowingly transmit infection to others. It also ensures that persons who become symptomatic or are otherwise diagnosed during quarantine can be rapidly brought to care and evaluated.

Do I need to quarantine if I tested positive for COVID-19 within the past three months?

People who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 3 months and recovered do not have to quarantine or get tested again as long as they do not develop new symptoms.

What steps to take after close contact with someone with COVID-19?

• Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person who has COVID-19.• Watch for fever (100.4◦F), cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19• If possible, stay away from others, especially people who are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19

Should I get tested for COVID-19 if I was in close contact with a positive case?

•Viral testing is recommended for close contacts of persons with COVID-19.

What does ‘Quarantine 15’ means in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic?

The so-called “quarantine 15” (a spin on the “freshman 15” that refers to college freshmen gaining an average of 15 pounds) is real, although the typical average gained during these COVID-19 pandemic months is closer to 29 pounds.

Can you get reinfected with COVID-19?

Based on what we know from similar viruses, some reinfections are expected. We are still learning more about COVID-19.