TOPIC: QUARANTINE AS AN IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT POLICY TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF OVID-19

Quarantine: Prevention against the Spread of COVID-19

No one did ever foretell the present situation’s catastrophic outcome— how we
end up having millions of cases and deaths, as well how this crisis challenges the
society. Presently, there are more than 28 million confirmed cases globally having the
915,920 as fatality record. Authorities cope up to the societal problem through the
implementation of different measures, protocols and authoritarian restrictions in order to
slow the rate of COVID-19 infection.

The cover-all quarantine system is one of the most significant prevention against
the spread of Corona Virus. According to Cleveland Clinic, governments use quarantine
to stop the spread of the contagious disease and it is for people or groups who don’t
have symptoms yet exposed to the sickness. This includes also of staying at home or in
a facility for 14 days to know if you have tested negative or positive in the virus. People
under self-quarantine and traveller’s quarantine must follow instructions from the health
bureau and watch over their condition.

Everyone might wonder, why does it have to be 14 days to be quarantined?

Scientifically, in the virus’ incubation period, the virus takes some time to replicate itself
that the host begins to sneeze and cough. Based from the study, the typical incubation
period is about five days. They said exactly that about 97% of the people who get
infected and develop symptoms will do so within 11 to 12 days, and about 99% will be
within 14 days.

The main point of the government in implementing this restriction is for the safety
of the public. In this simple obedience, it really helps in slowing down the rate of the
spread of the virus and at the same time by achieving the goal of “flattening the curve”.
This policy goes for the over-all protection of the people in preventing the transmission
of the infection.

This significant policy has been enforced worldwide. This took effect in every
community by establishing sufficient facilities and establishments. Some do also home
quarantine as it is allowed, but they have to strictly obey the guidelines set by the
government.

As the people travel, the virus travels. As we also restrict ourselves and obey, the
transmission might stop. We must put in mind that restrictions are meant for prevention.
Quarantine helps in resolving the further spread of the virus and keeps every single one
alive and healthy. Our health matters as for our breath.