Woman sitting alone on a couch with a blanket over her lap, holding a remote control.Self-isolating means you stay home and away from other people. You must not leave your home unless you need to get tested for COVID-19 or it’s an emergency.

This helps stop the spread of COVID-19.

You may have to self-isolate because:

  • you have COVID-19
  • you are waiting for your COVID-19 test result
  • you have been around someone who has COVID-19.
  • you have symptoms of COVID-19.
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Waiting for your test results - what is self-isolating?

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Why you need to self-isolate for 14 days

 

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Resources

These resources will help you understand how to self-isolate:

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Current as at: Friday 21 August 2020
Contact page owner: Health Protection NSW