Explain the options self-quarantine and hospitalization affected or suspected to have been affected by covid-19
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The following instructions are provided to assist you to safely care for yourself or others who are infected or potentially infected with COVID-19. View the instructions on CDC.gov.
Your health care provider and public health staff will evaluate whether you can be safely cared for at home. If it is determined that you do not need to be hospitalized and can be isolated at home, you will be monitored by staff from your local health department. You should follow the prevention steps below until a health care provider or local health department says you can return to your normal activities.
Stay home except to get medical care
You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Under no circumstance should you go to work, school, or public areas. Avoid using public transportation, ride sharing, or taxis.
Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home
People: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
Animals: You should restrict contact with pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just like you would around other people. Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. When possible, have another member of your household care for your animals while you are sick. If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wash your hands before and after you interact with pets and wear a facemask. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.
Call ahead before visiting your doctor
If you have a medical appointment, call the health care provider prior to your appointment and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the health care provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed. Ask your health care provider to call the local or state health department. Persons who are placed under active monitoring or facilitated self-monitoring should follow instructions provided by their local health department or occupational health professionals, as appropriate. If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated for COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive.