The Western Cape Government Health has reinstated its previous policy regarding Covid-19 contact tracing, quarantining, testing and isolation.
This follows after the amended National Policy issued in December 2021 was officially withdrawn.
The current recommendation with regards to quarantine and isolation are:
Quarantine:
• If you have been in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, you must quarantine for 10 days.
• Quarantine is not required if you have had prior infection less than 90 days ago.
Isolation of asymptomatic people
Isolate for 10 days from date of testing positive for Covid-19
Isolation of mild cases (not hospitalised)
• Isolate for 10 days from date of symptoms (even if you did not go for testing, assume you are positive if you have symptoms).
• No need for Covid-19 test after isolation period to return to work or school.
Isolation of severe cases (hospitalised)
• Isolate for 10 days from the date where there is no longer a requirement for supplemental oxygen.
• No need for Covid-19 test after isolation period to return to work or school
