People in close contact with COVID-19 patients no longer required to self-quarantine
People who have been in close contact with COVID-19 patients, or F1 cases, are now no longer required to self-quarantine but have to avoid going to places where people gather, according to a new guidance issued by the Health Ministry.
The Health Ministry issues new guidance on medical measures for F0, F1 cases. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - People who have been in close contact with COVID-19 patients,or F1 cases, are now no longer required to self-quarantine buthave to avoid going to places where people gather, according to a new guidanceissued by the Health Ministry on April 15.
The new guidance gives new definitionsof COVID-19 patients (or F0), and F1 cases, along with medical measures forthem, which takes into account the high vaccination coverage and a strongdecline in both serious cases and fatalities due to COVID-19.
Accordingly, F0 patients are those testing positive forSARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR method, or those who either show clinical symptoms or haveepidemiological factors, and have positive antigen test result.
Meanwhile, F1 cases are those who have direct body contact with F0(s) during thetransmission period, or stay together with F0(s) within 1m in distance or inclosed space for at least 15 minutes wearing masks or not, or personally carefor, give checking and treatment to F0 during the transmission period without wearingpersonal protective equipment.
The new rules require both F0 and F1 cases tofollow prescribed epidemic prevention measures.
Even though no longer required to self-quarantine, F1 cases are required towear facemasks, regularly wash or disinfect hands, and avoid close contact withothers. They should self-monitor their health and quickly contact medicalestablishments when having suspicious symptoms in order to receive testing,consultation, medical checks and treatment.
The new guidance replaces the previous ones on the definition of F0 and F1cases and relevant medical quarantine measures./.
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The Health Ministry issues new guidance on medical measures for F0, F1 cases. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
