COVID-19
Self-Isolation and
Quarantine Guide
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NCDC Toll-free Number: 080097000010 SMS: 0809 955 5577 WhatsApp: 0708 711 0839
@NCDCgov covid19.ncdc.gov.ng [email protected] @NCDCgov
Self-isolation and Quarantine Guide
As Nigeria responds to an outbreak of COVI9-19, the Nigeria Centre for
Disease Control offers this guidance for self-isolation.
What does Self-isolation means strictly staying at home or identified accommodation,
self-isolation away from situations where you mix with family members or the general
mean?
public, for the period of
14 days. This means any situation where you may come in close contact
with others (face-to-face contact closer than
2 metres i.e. 5 feet).
If you are unsure if you should be in self-isolation, or if you do not know
where you can go, please contact NCDC for free on 080097000010
What does All returning travelers to Nigeria will be required to stay in supervised
institutional isolation at a location provided by the Federal Government of Nigeria,
quarantine for the period of 14 days after arrival.
mean?
Who should Anyone who has been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
self-isolate? If you have not been in contact with someone who has been infected with
COVID-19, your risk of getting COVID-19 is very low.
What will be Returning travelers will be placed in institutional quarantine for 14 days
in institutional after their arrival to Nigeria.
quarantine
This is a stressful period, but taking these measures will help protect you,
mean?
your family, and all of Nigeria from COVID-19.
How will I On arrival, the Federal Government of Nigeria through its relevant
move from my ministries and agencies will transport returnees from the point of arrival
arrival point to the location for institutionalised quarantine. The Federal Ministry of
in Nigeria
Health through NCDC will monitor travelers during this period.
to place of
quarantine?
How will I be For contacts of confirmed cases, you are required to provide your name,
monitored next of kin, physical address and telephone contact to the relevant health
during self- authorities. These details will guide our surveillance teams in monitoring
isolation or you while under self-isolation for 14 days. The Port Health Services will
quarantine?
collect this information from returning travelers who will be placed in
institutional quarantine.
On living with As much as possible, please stay in one room. You should limit
others while in your contact with people. You should avoid having visitors to
self-isolation your home, but it is okay for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop
off food without having physical contact with you.
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Self-isolation and Quarantine Guide
If you are in a home where the other residents have not travelled (e.g. your
home / flat, student accommodation), minimise close contact with
the other residents by avoiding situations where you may have face-
to-face contact closer than 2 metres (5 feet). The other household residents
and or flat mates do not need to self-isolate provided these precautions
are followed.
You should NOT share plates, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils,
towels, pillows or other items with other people in your home. After using
these items, you should wash them thoroughly with soap and water or
place them in the dishwasher for cleaning.
What should I If you are under self-isolation, you are advised to observe the following
do for effective prevention and control measures:
self-isolation
or institutional • Stay in a well-ventilated room away from other people such
quarantine? as family members with separate hygiene and toilet facilities
• If you are working, ensure you work from home during the entire
duration (14 days)
• Ensure that you have adequate food, water, hygiene provisions
and appropriate medical treatment for any existing medical conditions
while in self-isolation
• Ensure that you have the necessary communication facilities
e.g. mobile telephone to communicate with family members and other
people while in self-isolation
• Always wash your hands with soap and water regularly or
use an alcohol-based hand rub
• Cover your nose and mouth with disposable tissue when
coughing and sneezing. Throw away used tissue into the dustbin
or burn it and wash your hands immediately with soap and water or
an alcohol-based hand rub
• Avoid sharing toothbrushes, utensils, dishes, drinks, towels, clothes
or bed linen with anybody in your home
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as
doorknobs/handles, bedside tables, bed frames and other bedroom
furniture daily with regular household disinfectant or soap
• Clean and disinfect bathroom and toilet surfaces at least once a
day with regular household disinfectant or soap
• If you develop any symptoms of acute respiratory infection, including
fever, cough, sore throat and difficulty in breathing, please call for
immediate help on the NCDC toll free line 0800 9700 0010
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NCDC Toll-free Number: 080097000010 SMS: 0809 955 5577 WhatsApp: 0708 711 0839
@NCDCgov covid19.ncdc.gov.ng [email protected] @NCDCgov
Self-isolation and Quarantine Guide
What happens If a person is suspected to have breached the guidelines, NCDC and the
if I do not state surveillance teams will work closely with the individuals to ensure that
comply with they understand their obligations. They will also be helped to appreciate
self-isolation?
the importance and seriousness of self-isolation under the current global
COVID-19 pandemic threat.
What should I Your emotional and mental health is important. Sometimes one could feel
do to keep my stressed or lonely when under self-isolation:
spirit up while
in self-isolation • Talk to other members of the family about the COVID-19, understanding
or quarantine? this disease will reduce anxiety
• Reassure your young children using age-appropriate language
• Think about how you have coped with other difficult situations in the
past and reassure yourself
• Keep in touch with family members and friend via telephone, emails
or social media
• Stock plenty of materials to keep your mind occupied such as
books, movies etc.
• Where possible, ensure you have a television, cable and internet
connectivity in your room (this is optional)
• Exercise regularly in your room
• Ensure that you drink at least 8 glasses of water every day
to keep hydrated
• Eat all your meals in a timely manner
• Ensure you take adequate rest
What happens If you are a contact of a confirmed case: After completion of the 14
when I days of self-isolation without symptoms, the surveillance team will formally
complete the
14 days of
discharge you from follow up and you will be free to go about your usual
self-isolation or activities.
quarantine? A certificate of completion of self-isolation will be issued to you by the
surveillance team.
If during your • Cough
14-day self- • High temperature (fever)
isolation or
• Shortness of breath (or difficulty in breathing)
quarantine,
you develop • Or general feeling of unwellness,
symptoms of
Avoid self-medication rather contact NCDC Connect Centre immediately
COVID-19 such
as: for testing and other advice.
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