Risk Recommendations For Reducing Chances of COVID-19

     If you've recently returned from a high-risk country or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, do not go to public places. During isolation, use personal items separate from others in your household.

COVID-19 Infection Risk Levels

The Department of Disease Control categorizes risk into three levels:

• High-Risk Contact: Individuals in proximity to a confirmed patient.
• Low-Risk Contact: Individuals in proximity to a high-risk contact.
• No Risk: Individuals in proximity to a low-risk contact.

Recommended Actions After COVID-19 Exposure

Here are the guidelines for each risk level:

• High-Risk Contact: You must quarantine and undergo a laboratory test.
• Low-Risk Contact: Monitor your symptoms, avoid public places, and wear a mask.
• No Risk: You do not need to quarantine or get tested.

For Travelers from High-Risk Countries

     If you have a history of travel to a high-risk country or have been in close contact with a COVID-19 patient and tested negative, you must continue to quarantine for a full 14 days. Although tests are highly accurate, a small number of people may not test positive in their initial test and may show symptoms or test positive later.

If You Develop Symptoms Before Getting Test Results

If you are at risk or develop symptoms before you receive your test results, here’s how to travel to your place of residence:

• Avoid public transportation with many passengers.
• If you take a taxi or a private car, wear a mask and keep the windows open.
• Avoid unnecessary contact with people and the surrounding environment.

How to Protect Yourself at Home

When you return home to quarantine with family, you can protect yourself and reduce the risk of spreading the virus by following these steps:

• Wear a mask at all times, except when eating or performing personal hygiene.
• Use separate living spaces, such as different bedrooms or dining areas.
• Maintain distance from family members and avoid going to public places.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap or hand sanitizer.
• Do not share personal items with others, such as plates, utensils, cups, or towels.
• Clean frequently-touched surfaces often, like doorknobs and faucets.
• Dispose of contaminated materials or tissues separately by sealing them in a plastic bag before disposal.
• If you have a medical appointment, call the hospital before your scheduled date to discuss options for reducing risk.

When to Seek Medical Attention

     If you are in quarantine and develop symptoms such as a fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, or fatigue, you should go to the hospital. Wear a mask at all times and avoid public transportation. Once you arrive at the hospital, please inform the staff at the screening point about your exposure history and any symptoms you are experiencing, so they can provide you with proper care.