How do social distancing, self-monitoring, and quarantine play into containment efforts of coronavirus? Here's your guide.
As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., we're hearing a lot about how social distancing, self-monitoring and even quarantine play into containment efforts.We asked experts and found out there is some overlap and lots of confusion.In the U.S., testing got off to a, limiting efforts to isolate those with the disease.
Say, you attended a large conference where someone was later found to be positive for the coronavirus, even if you were not in close contact with that person."The person speaking at the podium was later diagnosed and you were in the audience ― you're not considered at risk. Those people may want to strictly self-monitor," said Dr. Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for example, is self-quarantining because his wife tested positive for the virus after returning from a trip to Great Britain. If you are under a self-quarantine because of possible exposure, then develop a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call your doctor, local hospital or public health department to find out what to do. Some insurers and hospitals systems have online or phone assessment programs. For mild cases, physicians may direct you toand treat your symptoms with over-the-counter fever reducers and other treatments.
This is a broad category. It means not shaking hands, standing several feet from other people and avoiding crowds. And, most important, staying home if you feel sick. "It's about taking stock, how closely you interact with people in day-to-day life," said Christopher Mores, a professor in the department of global health at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University."Increase distances. Cut out handshakes. The idea is to try to empower people to break the lines of transmission."Public health is all about the public. Individual risk may be low.
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