Coronavirus : What It Means To Be Self-Quarantined

With about 88 confirmed coronavirus cases in Cameroon, the government and its partners are actively monitoring, and trying to contain the transmission of the disease. One of such ways is calling on people to self-quarantine themselves. Professor Eugene Sobngwi of the Yaounde Central Hospital says self-quarantine should be observed by people considered "medium risk," if they have travelled within the past 14 days to a country "with widespread sustained transmission" or have had close contact with someone showing COVID-19 symptoms or on a plane with a person showing symptoms. Prof Eugene Sobngwi says if someone is asked to self-quarantine after returning from a country with known outbreak of COVID-19 that person is required to stay in his/her apartment or house and away from other people in his/her home as much as possible.  “Do not go to work, classes, athletic events, or other social gatherings until 14 days after the date of your departure from the country in question”, he underscores. 
While on self-quarantine, the individual should follow the guidelines: report any symptoms of COVID-19 immediately by calling the hotline 1510, limit contact with other people as much as possible. This includes isolating oneself as much as possible from anyone living in your residence. Such people are called upon to cover coughs and sneezes with their upper arm or a tissue. Never cough in the direction of someone else, wash hands with soap and water, or use alcohol-based hand rubs after coughing or sneezing or throwing a used tissue in the garbage. While on self-quarantine people are advised to avoid sharing household items; do not share drinking glasses, towels, eating utensils, bedding, or any other items until they are no longer asked to self-quarantine. Prof Sobngwei says if you live...