Thread by @BirinderNarang

1/ @VCHhealthcare - 🦠 PCR Result Changes

Reminder:

IF you test NEGATIVE --> don't need to self-isolate, but if you still have respiratory symptoms, stay home until you feel better.

IF you test POSITIVE --> you must self-isolate, but some changes now ➡️➡️

@CDCofBC
#BCPoli

2/ Symptoms: Reminder

Key symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• Cough 😷
• Fever/chills🥵
• Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing 🫁
• Loss of taste & smell 👃🏾
• Headaches, muscle aches, fatigue 🤯
• Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea 🤢
• Sore Throat 😜

#OmicronBC
#BCPoli

3/ Self-Isolation:

"Do not go to work, school, or to any public places for
7 days from when your symptoms began, OR from your test date if you’re not sure

(10 days for those who are not fully vaccinated)"

- @VCHhealthcare

4/ Family:

Please notify your household or intimate contacts that you have tested positive for COVID-19 & ask them to self-isolate if they are not fully immunized.

If other members of your household test positive for COVID-19 they should continue to isolate until 7 days.

5/ Family - Asymptomatic:

Household members who are fully-vaccinated can continue their regular daily activities and self-monitor for symptoms; they do NOT need to self-isolate

6/ When to present for Assessment (NOT testing only)

Go to an Urgent and Primary Care Centre or ER, or call 911 if you:

• have difficulty breathing
• feel very sick
• have chest pain
• feel confused
• can’t drink anything

7/ End isolation when:

- At least 7 days have passed since your symptoms started, or from test date if you did not have symptoms (10 days for those who are not fully vax)

- Fever has resolved for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing 💊💊

AND

- Symptoms have improved 😃

8/ Mild Symptoms

There are more nuances for people who are immunocompromised or have severe illness, but I just wanted to focus on the general population who will likely get mild symptoms

Stay safe & stay vigilant.