News

The Science And Logic Behind A 14-Day Quarantine After Possible COVID-19 Exposure – MOSTI

Everyone knows for sure that individuals suspected of being exposed to the COVID-19 virus MUST undergo a 14-day quarantine period. However, do you know why these individuals need to undergo a quarantine period?

For those who do not know, this is because the duration of this COVID-19 virus in our body is between 4-5 days to 15 days.

According to the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), a study showed that 98% of infected individuals only showed symptoms on the 11th day.

Through a post shared by MOH on Facebook, there are four important things that people need to know about the 14-day quarantine period.

Who needs to undergo a 14-day quarantine?
– Close contact with the COVID-19 case
– Just returned from abroad and high-risk areas

When does the quarantine period begin?
– After the first test, even if confirmed NEGATIVE, it is mandatory to undergo 14 days quarantine

Why 14 days?
– Virus incubation period: 4-5 days to 15 days
– Study: 97.5% of infected individuals show only symptoms on the 11th day.

When does the quarantine period end?
– Day 13: Repeat test
– If NEGATIVE, a release will be given on the 14th day

Picture: MOH

Source: Ministry of Health (MOH)

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

FernGlow by Kordel’s, Skincare That Starts Inside Now Available Exclusively At Watsons

What if you could sunproof your skin from the inside out? Kordel’s Malaysia introduces FernGlow,… Read More

2 days ago

Parisian Timekeeping Gets an Edge, Meet the Beaubleu Ecce Figura Collection

Say hello to a new face of French watchmaking. For the first time in Malaysia,… Read More

2 days ago

KFC Malaysia Serves Up a Berbaloi Bucket Feast, With Adorable Kepcibara Plushies to Collect!

KFC Malaysia Serves Up a Berbaloi Bucket Feast, With Adorable Kepcibara Plushies to Collect! KFC… Read More

2 days ago

Cameron Ultra 2025: Where Endurance Meets Elevation

The cool air of Cameron Highlands carries more than just the scent of tea leaves… Read More

3 days ago

Xiaomi Redefines Tech Retail With Its Largest Retail Store at The Exchange TRX

Xiaomi is excited to announce the upcoming grand opening of its second flagship retail store… Read More

3 days ago

Front Row or Nosebleed? With HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra, Every Seat Is VIP

Tour, every moment felt larger than life. Yet not everyone in the crowd went home… Read More

3 days ago

This website uses cookies.