Considerations for Quarantine of Individuals in the Context of Containment for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) | NLM

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Considerations for Quarantine of Individuals in the Context of Containment for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

02/29/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 2/29/2020. The purpose of this three-page document is to offer guidance to Member States on quarantine measures for individuals in the context of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease). It is intended for those responsible for establishing local or national policy for quarantine of individuals, and adherence to infection prevention and control measures. It details when to use quarantine, and recommendations for implementation of quarantine measures. (PDF)