What is Quarantine?
Quarantine is a restriction on the movement of people, animals, and goods that is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests.
What is self-isolation?
Self-isolation is a way to keep yourself from possibly infecting others if you think you might be infected. It involves limiting contact with public places, relatives, friends, colleagues, and public transport.
What does the implementation of quarantine imply in the context of COVID-19?
The implementation of quarantine implies the use or creation of appropriate facilities in which a person or persons are physically separated from the community while being cared for. Possible settings for quarantine include hotels, dormitories, other facilities catering to groups, or the contact’s home.
Regardless of the setting, an assessment must ensure that the appropriate conditions for safe and effective quarantine are being met. Facilities for those in quarantine should be disability inclusive, and address the specific needs of women and children.