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Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020
Question: what do I need to do if I need to self quarantine myself at home - have old parents at home, please advice
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Stay at home, wash hands with soap regularly.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

You and your parents if already staying together in one house, all of you need to stay at home.

All of you must wash your hands with normal soap and water.

Do not use same towels and clothes to wipe hands etc.

Wash clothes in hot water and dry them in direct sunlight.

Eat healthy food.

Do not panic.

If you develop fevers with difficulty breathing then consult your local doctor or nearest hospital.

Avoid being in contact with many people if you have any fever, cough, cold and breathing difficulty.

Do not go to large gatherings and meetings.

Hope that helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (24 minutes later)
Hello,

I am not home yet, travelling back coming sunday. I do not have any symptoms.
I would like to know do I send my parents to my brothers place for the duration of a week while I do self qurantine (required as per my company policy)

I do not have any symptoms of corona yet, but do I send them to my brother's place to avoid any kind of exposure? Or will it be ok if they stay back and continue to be in the same house during this said one week of self qurantine period?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, better to send them home to your brother's place.

Detailed Answer:
Let them go and stay with your brother.

You avoid contact with everyone else as much as possible.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Do I Need To Do If I Need To

Brief Answer: Stay at home, wash hands with soap regularly. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX You and your parents if already staying together in one house, all of you need to stay at home. All of you must wash your hands with normal soap and water. Do not use same towels and clothes to wipe hands etc. Wash clothes in hot water and dry them in direct sunlight. Eat healthy food. Do not panic. If you develop fevers with difficulty breathing then consult your local doctor or nearest hospital. Avoid being in contact with many people if you have any fever, cough, cold and breathing difficulty. Do not go to large gatherings and meetings. Hope that helps.