Who are close contacts during COVID-19 pandemic?
Who are close contacts during COVID-19 pandemic?
A close contact is generally someone who has been near a person with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes when health and safety measures were not in place or were insufficient.
How long should I self-quarantine if I am a close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case?
– Those with no symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days from their last potential exposure and should be referred for testing. The last potential exposure would initially be determined by the case investigator.
What is the difference between a casual and close contact?
A casual contact is someone who has been near a confirmed case of COVID-19 while they were infectious but is considered at lower risk than a close contact. They should still be vigilant and watch for symptoms but casual contacts are not required to self-isolate in their homes unless they develop symptoms.
What should I do if I think I am a casual contact?
If you think you are a casual contact, check the case locations and alerts page on the NSW Health website. You will be informed if you need to get tested immediately and self-isolate. Casual contacts need to be vigilant and watch for symptoms for up to 14 days after your last casual contact with the person with COVID-19.
What is a casual contact with NSW Health?
See all translations. A casual contact is someone who has been near a person with infectious COVID-19 but who is at lower risk of getting COVID-19 than a close contact. NSW Health will send you a text or phone you.
What is a casual contact for covid-19?
Fact sheet for COVID-19 casual contacts 1 A casual contact is someone who has been near a person with infectious COVID-19 but who is at lower risk of getting COVID-19 than a close contact. 2 There are two ways to know if you are a casual contact: 3 NSW Health will send you a text or phone you.
