The Ministry of Health: 10 days of quarantine for asymptomatic people. Only one swab.
“Asymptomatic people who test positive for coronavirus can return to the community after a period of isolation of at least 10 days from the onset of positivity, at the end of which a molecular test with a negative result is performed (10 days + test)”.
It is stated in the new Circular of Ministry of Health which updates the indications regarding the duration and end of isolation and quarantine. “Symptomatic people who test positive can return to the community after a period of isolation of at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms accompanied by a molecular test with a negative result performed after at least 3 days without symptoms (10 days, of which at least 3 days without symptoms + test).
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“Close contacts of confirmed coronavirus cases identified by health authorities must observe a quarantine period of 14 days from the last exposure to the case; or a quarantine period of 10 days from the last exposure with a negative antigen or molecular test performed on the tenth day”. This is stated in the Circular of the Ministry of Health that updates the indications regarding the duration and end of isolation and quarantine. It is also recommended to: perform the molecular test at the end of quarantine on all people who live or regularly come into contact with fragile subjects and/or at risk of complications.
"People who, despite no longer showing symptoms, continue to test positive for SARS-CoV-2 molecular testing, in the absence of symptoms for at least a week, may discontinue isolation 21 days after the onset of symptoms. This criterion may be adjusted by health authorities in consultation with clinical experts and microbiologists/virologists, taking into account the immune status of the people concerned (in immunosuppressed patients the contagious period may be extended)." This is stated in the Circular of the Ministry of Health that updates the terms of quarantine and isolation.
Article published on 12 October 2020 - 19:25
