The number of infections in Israel continues to rise, the number of Israelis required for isolation leaps, and so does the uncertainty in the public. • MDA experts answer all important questions.
The virus continues to spread in Israel, the number of infections is rising, and more Israelis are required to stay in isolation. Public uncertainty about the virus also rises, and in response to public needs, experts from Magen David Adom answer the most common questions about the Corona:
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I came back from Spain today but I feel good. Do I need to go into isolation?
Yes. Under the Ministry of Health instruction, you must stay in solitary confinement for 14 days from your departure to the "suspicious" country - in this case Spain. The virus incubation period is 14 days, so it is important to complete the entire isolation period and avoid the risk of exposure and infection of others.
I returned from an international professional conference in the United States. Do I need to go into isolation?
Yes. The Ministry of Health has determined that every Israeli who attends an international conference will be in solitary confinement for 14 days from the date of leaving the professional conference. It should be clarified that if the professional conference is held in one of the suspected states, you must stay in solitary confinement for 14 days from your departure from the suspected state.
I came back from England, and this country is not on the Ministry of Health list. Do I need to go into isolation?
No. There is currently no directive on insulation for returning returnees from England. However, the names of countries for which there is a duty of isolation are updated according to the global morbidity situation. Therefore, the Ministry of Health should be updated regularly.
I had a connection flight through Germany, and I was only at the airport for about an hour. Should I go into isolation?
No. The Ministry of Health has determined that anyone who has been on a connecting flight only through China, Italy or South Korea is required to be insulated for a full 14 days from the date of departure.
I came back from a country that does not appear at all on the Ministry of Health list, and the last few days I have been feeling bad - fever / cough / cold. Do I need to go into isolation?
No. If your country is not in the list of states listed on the Ministry of Health, or if you have not been in one of the places in Israel posted on the Ministry of Health, where there are corona patients, and if not known to a known corona patient, you can contact your health insurance clinic.
My husband returned from abroad today and was sent to isolation, what to do with the other tenants?
The insulator must follow the isolation guidelines. The rest of the people who came in contact with your husband are not required for any special action, and they can continue their daily routine as usual. If your husband develops symptoms of fever / cough / sore throat / shortness of breath, he / she should contact MDA immediately on phone 101.
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My husband returned from abroad today and was sent to isolation, what should he do?
The insulator must remain in a secluded and ventilated room for a full 14 days from the date of exposure, and be careful to use separate toilet and utensils whenever possible. At every exit from the room he must wear an oral-mask (or other cloth) and gloves. The toilets and places touched / used should be disinfected and all household members should be careful to wash their hands with soap and water frequently. Full guidelines on home insulation can be found on the Ministry of Health website. A "home isolation" reporting form must also be completed on the Ministry of Health website.
I've been in isolation for a week now and feel good. Does that mean I'm healthy and can leave home?
Definitely not. The virus incubation period is 14 days, so it is important to complete the entire isolation period and avoid the risk of exposure and infection of others.
I returned from Italy two weeks ago and I on the 14th for "isolation". Today the heat rose. What should I do?
Heat above 38 degrees is considered one of the symptoms of corona disease. To rule out infection, you must call MDA hotline 101, and if necessary, the MDA team will reach you for sampling and testing. You must remain in isolation and prevent the infection of others.
Before going into isolation, I met lots of friends and family. Do they also need to go into isolation?
They are considered a second circuit, and for which there is no special prohibition. However, if you have the disease symptoms
(Fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath), you should report to MDA hotline 101 as soon as possible.
What are the countries where your stay requires isolation right now?
The names of the countries are updated on the Ministry of Health website according to the global morbidity data, so it is important to keep up to date and keep up to date. As of today (8.3), the Ministry of Health insulates all those returning from the following countries: Italy, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, China, Singapore, Spain, France, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand and Tenerife. Also, every Israeli who returned from an international conference abroad (any country) has a duty of isolation for a full 14 days.
I have heard that the disease mainly affects adults. Does that mean I shouldn't visit my parents?
Adults and chronically ill people are indeed at risk. However, a healthy person who is not in solitary confinement has no impediment to visiting older people.
A student in my son's school is infected with Corona, and now the whole school has been sent to isolation. Does that mean my child is ill?
No. He must remain in solitary confinement for a full 14 days, and you must monitor his medical condition. If fever / cough / sore throat / shortness of breath symptoms appear, contact MDA hotline 101.
I have heard that children do not contract the disease, so isolation is not required. is it true?
No. Although currently available, the disease rate seems to be lower in children, but at the same time unnecessary risk should not be taken. Anyone who applies for one of the following conditions: Stay in the country where the disease broke out, stay in an international conference or be exposed to a verified patient - will go into isolation regardless of his age.
MDA emphasizes that in cases where there are no physical symptoms, general information and guidance on the corona can be obtained on the Ministry of Health website, by calling the Health Ministry hotline at 5400 * or the HMO hotlines and the "My MDA" applet.