What precautions should be adopted if a member of the household is a confirmed or suspected SARS patient?
All household contacts of confirmed or suspected SARS patients will be required to undergo home confinement. They will be required to stay at home for monitoring up to a maximum of 10 days, during which they should: Wear a face mask for 10 days to reduce droplet spread. Avoid close contact with family members and other people. Maintain good personal hygiene. Wash hands frequently. Keep the environment clean and hygienic. Clean and disinfect facilities with a 1:49 diluted household bleach solution daily; pay attention to proper functioning and cleanliness of toilets and drains; and control breeding of pests. Pay special attention to your own health. Seek early medical advice if feeling unwell.
