The Norwegian authorities have clear advice for those who need to be adequately quarantined and isolated at home.
According to the authorities and health service, as the number of cases of infection is expected to increase, many people will go to home quarantine in the next few weeks.
Among other things, everyone who returns home from abroad should undergo home quarantine. The measure is retroactive and has been in force since 27 February.
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People who need to stay at home are divided into two groups: those who are infected and isolated at home and those who are under home quarantine.
Those who must be in isolation are those who have been diagnosed with, or are suspected of having, the coronavirus.
Home quarantine applies to anyone who comes into contact with the Coronavirus but is not sick themselves.
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Według Norwegian Institute of Public Health home quarantine means the following:
- Don't go to work or school.
- Avoid traveling and do not use public transport.
- Avoid other places where you can easily get closer to others.
In short: You can move out of your own home, but close contact with others should be avoided.
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At a press conference on Thursday, Health Minister Bent Høie said it was advisable to enjoy outdoor walks as long as you avoid close contact with others.
According to FHI, people sharing homes with people in home quarantine they can live a normal life and go to school and work. The exception are people with symptoms of the disease.
Several million may become infected in Norway
People who are in quarantine should stay home. Your doctor should evaluate who can help with the necessary purchases. If you need a doctor, definitely don't use public transport or taxis.
We also encourage you to sleep in a room other than the one in which you are staying during the day. It is recommended to wash clothes at 60 degrees.
From Thursday at 18 o'clock in Norway was introduced a series of measures to prevent infection . What he announced at a press conference on Thursday.
It is estimated that 2,2 million Norwegian citizens could be infected with the coronavirus in the scenarios of the Institute of Public Health. Most will have mild or no symptoms. However About 15 percent of the population is expected to fall ill , or approximately 750 people.
- Between 22 and 000 will be hospitalized. This means that between 30 and 000 are estimated to require intensive treatment, says FHI director Camilla Stoltenberg.
