The quarantine period for people who had a positive coronavirus test and close contacts was 14 days in Turkey. In the new update, it was announced that the quarantine period was reduced to 10 days. Here is the statement from the Ministry of Health …
In the statement made by the Health Ministry of Turkey, it was stated that the number of days was updated again by the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) as a result of scientific studies. These updates are being integrated into the guide by following instant by Turkey.
The updates in the guide on “Covid-19 Guide - Contact Tracking, Outbreak Management, Patient Monitoring at Home and Fillation” are as follows:
14-Day Quarantine Duration Reduced to 10 Days
The quarantine period of close contacts with people diagnosed with the new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) was reduced from 14 days to 10 days.
“Close contacts remain in quarantine for 10 days. The quarantine of people who do not develop any symptoms during the quarantine period ends at the end of the 10th day without PCR, but these people continue the measures to be followed in the community.