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For your information, according to the MOH, the group that compulsory for quarantine and swab test is close contact and those who have symptoms. COVID-19 close contacts are those who are closely connected within ONE meter with a case that has been POSITIVE.

According to the MOH as well, close contacts are categorized into the following groups:

• Exposure from health care, such as health workers handling Covid-19 cases without proper personal protective equipment (PPE), visitors, and patients in the same ward as Covid-19 patients.
• People who work with Covid-19 patients in close proximity, or share a classroom with them.
• People traveling with Covid-19 patients in any form of transportation.
• People living in the same house as Covid-19 patients.

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According to your situation that you have described, if you did not met the criteria above, you are not considered as a close contact. However, I do urge you to continue monitoring your health, notify any symptoms and please take necessary precautions to protect yourself from the virus.

These are the guidelines from the Centre of Disease Control (CDC):

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

For your information, we also provide service for COVID-19 screening, please click on the link to find out more (Screening COVID).

You also may request to be screened directly, click on the link ujian saringan COVID-19 or you may contact Crisis Preparedness and Response Center (CPRC).

CPRC Contact:
0388810200
+60178429454
[email protected]

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