How to Quarantine (Self-Isolate) When You May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19
People with COVID-19 do not always recognize their early symptoms. Even if you do not have symptoms now, you need to quarantine (self-isolate) for 14 days if you:
- are returning from travel outside of Canada (mandatory quarantine)*
- had close contact with someone who has or is suspected to have COVID-19
- have been told by public health that you may have been exposed and need to
quarantine (self-isolate)
Quarantine (self-isolate) means that for 14 days you need to:
- stay at home and monitor yourself for symptoms, even if mild
- avoid contact with other people to help prevent transmission of the virus at the earliest stage of illness
- do your part to prevent the spread of disease by practicing physical distancing in your home
If you start to develop symptoms within 14 days of your quarantine, you must:
- isolate yourself from others as soon as you notice your first symptom
- immediately call a health care professional or public health authority
- describe your symptoms and travel history to them
- follow their instructions carefully
For more information, please read the full article below.
