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

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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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