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UAE: What should you do if you were in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person?

Dubai Health Authority clarified the steps that people need to follow for quarantine

Published: September 23, 2020 18:24 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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What are the steps you should take if you were in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person — Were you in close contact with a COVID-19 patient? Follow these steps. Image Credit: Stock image

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Dubai Health Authority (DHA) issued detailed guidelines on the steps you need to take. — The guidelines were published by DHA on their social media channels. Image Credit: Stock image

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Any individual who was within two metres of an infected person for at least 15 minutes or more. — Who is considered to have been in ‘close contact’? Image Credit: Stock image

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What is the quarantine duration? — The 14-days start from the day you last had contact with the person. Image Credit: Stock image

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What should I do? - Don't worry and self-quarantine. - You will be contacted by DHA — It is important to not panic and follow the guidelines issued by the health authorities. Image Credit: Stock image

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- There is no need to undergo a PCR test if there are no symptoms. - If any symptoms appear, call 800 342 to book a test appointment. — An RT-PCR test should only be taken if you are exhibiting symptoms, according to DHA. Image Credit: Stock image

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• If positive, you will be contacted for isolation procedures. • If negative, you must continue to quarantine. — Depending on your test results, you may need to either continue quarantine, or go into self-isolation. Image Credit: Stock image

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What about guidelines for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah? — UAE's authorities have urged residents to strictly follow this procedure to avoid spreading the virus. Image Credit: Stock image

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Dr Farida Al Hosani urged people to quarantine if they were in contact with a positive case. — Even if you have tested negative, it is important to complete the 14-day quarantine. Image Credit: Stock image

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The incubation period of the virus is 14 days. — Completing the 14-day quarantine will reduce the risk of you spreading the virus, in case you are asymptomatic. Image Credit: Stock image

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