By Ling Hui
KUCHING, April 22: Close contacts of Covid-19 cases who do not develop any symptoms are exempted from self-quarantine and performing any Covid-19 tests effective today (April 22).
However, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said close contacts must practise preventive measures for five days from the day of last exposure to the Covid-19 patient.
Preventive measures include wearing face masks outdoors, avoiding crowded places, avoiding visiting high-risk groups, ensuring good indoor ventilation, and travelling for essential needs only.
Close contacts who are symptomatic are encouraged to self-quarantine and do RTK Antigen self-tests from the time they develop symptoms and on the third day.
If the RTK Antigen self-test result is negative and symptoms have improved, these individuals may end their quarantine period but must continue to practise the recommended preventive measures.
MOH, in a post on social media today, emphasised that this applies to all close contacts regardless of vaccination status. — DayakDaily
