Table 3 Recommendations for those with close contacts and suspicious exposures
No. | Recommendation items | Recommendation strength |
|---|---|---|
1 | Strictly take the observation period of 14 days, and go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment if symptoms appear (fever, cough, etc.). | Strong |
2 | If available, inform the designated hospital in advance to send cars to pick up the patients with symptoms to the hospital. | Weak |
3 | Patients should wear N95 masks (priority strategy). | Strong |
4 | Using disposable surgical mask (alternative strategy). | Weak |
5 | Avoid taking public transportation to the hospital, choose an ambulance or private vehicle, and open vehicle windows for ventilation on the way to the hospital (priority strategy). | Strong |
6 | When walking on the road or waiting in the hospital, try to stay away from other people (at least 1 m away) and wear a mask. | Strong |
7 | The family members accompanying those for inspection should immediately follow the monitoring recommendations to close contacts, keep the respiratory hygiene and clean their hands properly. | Strong |
8 | The community or street hospital should be informed before the suspected contacts to the hospital. The vehicle used should be cleaned and disinfected with 500 mg/L chlorine-containing disinfectant, and the window should be opened for ventilation. | Strong |