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CORONAVIRUS DISEASE

C VID19

I. Self-observation: be alert for fever, cough, and difficulty 

breathing. If you develop symptoms, then take and record your 

temperature, self-isolate yourself, limit contact with others, and 

seek advice by telephone from a healthcare provider.

II. Self-monitoring: watch for fever by taking your temperature 

twice a day and remain alert for cough or difficulty breathing. 

If you develop symptoms, self-isolate, limit contact with others, 

and seek advice by telephone from a healthcare provider.

III. Self-monitoring with delegated supervision: for certain 

occupational groups (e.g., hospital workers, laboratory personnel, airline crew members), self-monitoring with oversight by 

medical personnel or state/local public health officials. The 

preventive medicine or infection control personnel from the 

Army hospital will establish points of contact between the Army, 

you, and the local or state health departments.

IV. Self-monitoring with public health supervision: Army MTF’s 

preventive medicine departments assume the responsibility for 

oversight of your self-monitoring process.

V. Active monitoring: the Army, state or local public health 

authorities assumes responsibility for regular communication 

with you as a potentially exposed individual to assess for the 

presence of fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. The mode of 

communication will be determined by the Army, state or local 

public health authority. You must stay engaged with the monitoring authorities.

VI. Quarantine: the separation from others of a person or group 

of people believed to have been exposed to a communicable 

disease but not yet symptomatic to prevent the possible spread. 

This is a law-enforcement action.

VII. Isolation: separation from others because public health 

authorities reasonably believe that you are infected with a 

communicable disease and potentially infectious to others who 

are not infected. Isolation may be at a hospital or other locations 

deemed appropriate by public health professionals. Isolation for 

public health purposes may be voluntary or directed.

Human coronaviruses are most commonly spread:

• Between people who are in close contact with one 

another (within about 6 feet).

• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected 

person coughs or sneezes.

Protect yourself and others:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 

20 seconds.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed 

hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick; stay home 

if you are sick.

Symptoms: 

• Fever

• Cough

• Shortness of breath

If you are sick or suspect you are infected with the virus 

that causes COVID-19:

• Seek medical care. CALL AHEAD before you go to a 

doctor’s office or emergency room.

• Tell your doctor about your recent travel and your 

symptoms.

• Avoid contact with others.

• See the top 10 tips inside

CDC Health Management Definitions

Rank-ordered from least to most risk

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/risk-assessment.html

Coronavirus Disease 2019 

(COVID-19)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 

the Military Health System and the U.S. Army Public 

Health Center are closely monitoring the COVID-19 

outbreak. We continue to assess and adjust our posture 

as conditions warrant to ensure the health protection 

of all members of the Team and surrounding communities. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information 

will be updated as it becomes available.

Army Public Health

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19):

10 Tips for At-Home Quarantine or Self-Monitoring

If you have been directed to quarantine or self-monitor at home because of possible COVID-19 contact:

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Take everyday actions to prevent the spread of germs.

• Clean your hands often with soap and water for at least 

 20 seconds or an alcohol-based hand 

sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol

• Cover your cough/sneeze

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

As much as possible, stay in a specific room and 

away from other people and pets in your home. 

Use a separate bathroom, if available. 

Avoid sharing personal items with other people 

in your household, like dishes, towels, and bedding.

Clean all surfaces that are touched often, 

like counters, tabletops, and doorknobs. Use 

household cleaning sprays or wipes according 

to the label instructions.

Make the best of your time at home by 

teleworking if you’re able or catching up on 

reading, exercising, or other hobbies.

Stay home from work, school, and away 

from public places. If you must go out, avoid 

using public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis.

Monitor for symptoms and take your temperature twice daily. If you develop symptoms or a 

fever, then call your healthcare provider immediately.

Get rest, stay hydrated, and exercise if 

possible. If you are able to exercise, do so in your 

home or yard. Avoid the gym or other locations 

where you may come into contact with others.

If you have a medical appointment, call the 

healthcare provider ahead of time and tell 

them that you have been exposed to COVID-19.

For medical emergencies, call 911 and notify 

the dispatch personnel that you have been 

exposed to COVID-19.

For current COVID-19 information:

https://phc.amedd.army.mil/covid19

https://www.coronavirus.gov/

The Military Health System Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7: 

Call 1-800-874-2273 option #1 

or visit https://www.health.mil/I-Am-A/Media/Media-Center/NAL-Day-at-a-glance