Know the Difference

Self-monitoring,Self-isolation,and Isolation

What are the Symptoms of COVID-19

SYMPTOMS of Corellavirus

Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19. This is the longest known incubation period for this disease.

Fever

Fever is a key symptom,experts say. Don't fixate on a number, but know it's really not a fever until your temperature reaches at least 100 degrees

Cough

Coughing is another key symptom,but it's not just any cough,said Schaffner. It should be a dry cough that you feel in your chest.

Difficulty Breathing

Shortness of breath can be a third -- and very serious -- manifestation of Covid-19,and it can occur on its own,without a cough.

Know the difference

Self-monitoring,self-isolation,and isolation for COVID-19

Symptoms of COVID-19 Fever Coughing Difficulty breathing

# SELF-MONITORING SELF-ISOLATION ISOLATION

You have:

  • no symptoms
  • And
  • a history of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19,in the last 14 days

You have:

  • no symptoms
  • And
  • a history of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus due to travel outside of Canada or close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19

You have:

  • symptoms,even if mild
  • And
  • you have been diagnosed with COVID-19or are waiting for the results of a lab test for COVID-19

SELF-MONITORmeans to:

  • monitor yourselffor 14 days for one or more symptoms of COVID-19
  • go about your day but avoid crowded placesand increase your personal space from others,whenever possible

SELF-ISOLATEmeans to:

  • stay at homeand monitor yourself for symptoms,even if mild,for 14 days
  • avoid contact with other peopleto help prevent the spread of disease in your home and in your community in the event you become symptomatic

To be ISOLATEDmeans to:

  • stay at homeuntil your Public Health Authority advises you that you are no longer at risk of spreading the virus to others
  • avoid contact with other peopleto help prevent the spread of disease in your home and in your community,particularly people at high risk of severe illness outcomes such as older adults or medically vulnerable people


You need to self-monitorif:

  • you have reason to believe you have been exposed to a personwith COVID-19
  • OR
  • you are in close contactwith older adults or medically vulnerable people
  • OR
  • you have been advised to self-monitorfor any other reason by your Public Health Authority

Self-isolate if:

  • you have travelled outside of Canadawithin the last 14 days
  • OR
  • your Public Health Authority has identified you as a close contactof someone diagnosed with COVID-19

You need to isolateif:

  • you have been diagnosedwith COVID-19
  • OR
  • you are waiting to hear the resultsof a laboratory test for COVID-19
  • OR
  • you have been advised to isolate at homefor any other reason by your Public Health Authority

If you develop symptoms,isolate yourself from others immediatelyand contact your Public Health Authorityas soon as possible

If you develop symptoms,isolate yourself from others immediatelyand contact your Public Health Authorityas soon as possible

If your symptoms get worse,immediately contact your healthcare provider or Public Health Authorityand follow their instructions

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