Isolation vs Quarantine - What's the Difference?
Isolation:
• Used for: People with confirmed or suspected COVID-19
• Why: To keep the person from infecting others
• Where: Could be at home, a health care facility, or an isolation location
Quarantine:
• Used for: People who were potentially exposed to COVID-19 and who are not sick
• Why
- The person could have the virus in their body even without symptoms
- To quickly identify early symptoms
• Where: Could be at home or a quarantine location
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