Isolation means staying at home when you have a symptom of COVID-19 and it is possible that you have been exposed to the virus. By avoiding contact with other people, you help prevent the spread of disease to others.
You must:
Do not leave home unless it's to seek medical care.
Do not use public transportation (e.g. buses, taxis).
Arrange to have groceries and supplies dropped off at your door to minimize contact.
Stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom from others in your home, if possible.
If you have to be in contact with others, practise physical distancing and keep at least 2 metres between yourself and the other person.
Avoid contact with individuals with chronic conditions, compromised immune systems and older adults.
Keep any interactions brief and wear a medical mask if available, or if not available, a non-medical mask or facial covering (i.e., made with at least two layers of tightly woven fabric, constructed to completely cover the nose and mouth without gaping, and secured to the head by ties or ear loops) when coughing, sneezing or if you need to be in the same room with others in the home.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and dry with disposable paper towels or dry reusable towel, replacing it when it becomes wet.
You can also remove dirt with a wet wipe and then use an alcohol-based hand sanitizercontaining at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Cough or sneeze into the bend of your arm or into a tissue
At least once daily, clean and disinfect surfaces that you touch often, like toilets, bedside tables, doorknobs, phones and television remotes.
Do not share personal items with others, such as toothbrushes, towels, bed linen, utensils or electronic devices.