Isolation vs Quarantine - What's the Difference?

Isolation:

 • Used for: People with confirmed or suspected COVID-19

 • Why: To keep the person from infecting others

 • Where: Could be at home, a health care facility, or an isolation location

Quarantine:

 • Used for: People who were potentially exposed to COVID-19 and who are not sick

 • Why

    - The person could have the virus in their body even without symptoms

    - To quickly identify early symptoms

 • Where: Could be at home or a quarantine location



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