After the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced 207 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan on May 16. Many people are concerned about the possibility of getting the COVID-19 disease. Therefore, CECC has announced a guidance for those who has been exposed to COVID-19 test.
- I have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19, What should I be aware of?
- What if you had close contact with a confirmed case three days before the onset of symptoms and before isolation? (Such as eating together, living together, or having face-to-face contact for more than 15 minutes) please stay at home and self-isolate and wait for the notification from the health unit. Please do not leave your home unless you need immediate medical attention.
- Please use a separate room for one person at home, try to use different bathroom equipment from your family and do not leave the room.
- Please avoid contact with other people living at home, especially the elderly, young children or family members with weak immune system.
- Please wear a mask and pay attention to hand hygiene (wash your hands with soap and water or use alcohol).
- Observe whether you have symptoms related to COVID-19 such as fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, fatigue, muscle pains, headache, diarrhea, loss of smell or taste, shortness of breath, etc.
- Be sure to observe the changes in your symptoms. If you are experiencing the following symptoms: wheezing, breathing difficulties, persistent chest pain, chest tightness, unconsciousness, blue skin , lips or nail bed, please contact 119, the Health Bureau or dial 1922 immediately.
- Please follow the instructions to seek medical attention and do not take public transportation °
- Ask your family members to prepare food and water for you and do not share meals or items with them 0
- Please use disinfectants or alcohol to clean the frequently touched surfaces and objects.
- If you are not a close contact, you only need to conduct self-monitoring for 14 days. If you have any suspected symptoms, please wear a mask and go to a doctor for evaluation and inform the possible exposure.
