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Marin County COVID-19 Guidance for self-quarantine
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the Bay Area, many have been asked to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the disease. We’ve heard that you want to know what that means for you and your household. Self-quarantining in a living space that is shared with others can be difficult, but it’s not impossible.
Even though the person you live with does not have symptoms, self-quarantining means separating as much as possible from other people sharing the living space. They should stay in their own bedroom and, if possible, use a bathroom that is not shared with others. If there’s only one bathroom, set up a bathroom rotation in which the self-quarantining individual uses the bathroom last and then disinfects it thoroughly with these proper disinfection techniques. If the self-quarantining individual needs to come out of their room for any reason, they should wash their hands and wear a mask.
Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces frequently. This includes countertops, doorknobs, light switches, and bathroom surfaces. Wash your hands frequently.
Do not share any items with the self-quarantining individual. This includes dishes, drinking glasses, silverware, towels, phones, and remote controls. If possible, use a dishwasher to clean and dry dishes and silverware used by the self-quarantining individual. If this is not possible, wash them by hand using detergent and warm water. Dry them thoroughly, using a separate dishtowel.
The self-quarantining individual should vigilantly self-monitor for possible symptoms. But as long as all members of your household are following these self-quarantine and hygiene guidelines closely, those not in self-quarantine can continue to participate in your normal activities outside of the home while someone at home is self-quarantining. Follow these steps to prevent illness and protect yourself.
Stay up to date on COVID-19 in Marin County:
MarinHHS.org/coronavirus is the official County website for centralized information about the current coronavirus emergency. Visit the Marin County Coronavirus webpage to review answers to frequently asked questions or subscribe to receive email updates. Individuals can contact Marin Health and Human Services with non-medical questions about the coronavirus by calling (415) 473-7191 (Monday – Friday, 9:30am to 12-noon and 1pm to 5pm) or emailing COVID-19@marincounty.org