Remember, Self-isolation If Exposed To COVID-19 Is Carried Out For A Minimum Of 10 Days

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JAKARTA - Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Task Force, Wiku Adisasmito, stated that a person exposed to COVID-19 may self-isolate if they are classified as asymptomatic (OTG) and have mild symptoms.

Wiku said that self-isolation was carried out within a minimum of 10 days after being declared exposed. With a note, they are included in the OTG category.

"A person is declared to be able to complete isolation if those who are asymptomatic or OTG self-isolate for at least 10 days," Wiku said in a virtual press conference, Friday, February 4.

Meanwhile, those with symptoms must isolate for at least 10 days from being examined with diagnostic test equipment, plus a period of isolation with at least three symptom-free days with respiratory problems.

"If there are symptoms after the 10th day, then the self-isolation will continue until the symptoms disappear, plus 3 days," said Wiku.

Wiku said that patients who are self-isolating can access telemedicine or other health services and are committed to remaining isolated before being allowed to leave and can use oxygen saturation measuring devices.

"If a positive person without symptoms or mild symptoms does not meet one of these requirements, it is necessary to carry out centralized isolation provided by the government," said Wiku.

Meanwhile, people who have moderate or severe symptoms, are over 45 years old, have comorbidities, and do not have a separate self-isolation place from others are asked to undergo treatment at the hospital.

The following is an explanation of the symptoms when exposed to COVID-19: 1. Asymptomatic is no symptoms at all when exposed.2. Mild symptoms are symptomatic but without shortness of breath or decreased oxygen saturation. Symptoms usually include fever, cough, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, inability to smell, and inability to taste food on the tongue. moderate symptoms are symptomatic accompanied by rapid shortness of breath but oxygen saturation is still above 93 percent.4. Severe symptoms are symptoms accompanied by rapid shortness of breath plus other symptoms such as a respiratory rate of more than 30 times per minute, severe respiratory distress, and oxygen saturation below 93 percent.