State and territory governments decide on the definition of a close contact and there are differences between them. Please check the definition made by the government of the state or territory that you are in.
You are generally a close contact of someone who has COVID-19 if:
If you are a close contact of someone who is a confirmed case of COVID-19, you do not have to isolate. However, you should follow the recommendations of the state or territory you are in.
Ensure you have enough face masks, since you’ll need to wear one when moving through shared areas.
You’ll need cleaning products, including detergent and disinfectant, and disposable gloves, to regularly wipe down frequently touched surfaces. Buy a disinfectant that’s labelled ‘hospital-grade’ which kills viruses. You can also use a chlorine-based product such as bleach.
Place tissues, lined bins and soap or alcohol-based hand sanitiser throughout your home.
Restrict visitors who don’t have an essential need to be in the home.
Shared spaces should have good air flow, such as through an air conditioner or open windows (weather permitting).
Clean all ‘high-touch’ surfaces daily, such as kitchen counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards and other devices.
To make cleaning as easy as possible, reduce clutter in the home. You can also label kitchen items in the home to help avoid sharing them with the person who has COVID-19.
If you are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19, you should follow the close contact recommendations of the state or territory that you are in.
The recommendations may include wearing a mask, getting tested and working or studying from home. You may also be recommended to avoid high-risk places or having contact with people at risk of severe illness.
Isolation is no longer mandatory in Australia, but you can follow these tips to help ease symptoms and stop the spread of COVID-19.
Acute epiglottitis This refers to acute inflammation of the epiglottis, which is often caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type B. It needs to be recognised and treated quickly as it can lead to airway obstruction. It usually presents in children. However, due to the Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccination, its prevalence has decreased. Symptoms Rapid onset high fever and malaise Drooling of saliva Muffled voice – due to very sore throat Inspiratory stridor (is a high-pitched sound due to turbulent air flow in the upper airway) Key tests Usually clinical diagnosis, but fibre-optic laryngoscopy may be performed
Pneumonia This used to describe a lower respiratory tract infection which often occurs when normal defences are impaired It is a blanket term which can be subdivided into a number of types, with different causes and features: Lobar pneumonia This is characterised by continuous consolidation of a lobe of the lung. It is most frequently due to a bacterial agent, e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis. Bronchopneumonia This is characterised by discontinuous areas of consolidation, often bilaterally in the basal lobes, with predominance around the bronchioles. It is usually caused by bacterial agents: Staph
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