Isolation vs. Quarantine: Key Differences Explained with Dr. Alison Brodginski

Dr. Alison Brodginski, northeast director of Infectious Diseases at Geisinger, breaks down the differences between isolation and quarantine. Isolation is for those who are infected with COVID-19, while quarantine applies to those who have been exposed but are not showing symptoms.

Dr. Brodginski explains:
🔹 What isolation and quarantine mean and when to use each.
🔹 The different durations for isolation and quarantine based on symptom severity and vaccination status.
🔹 What constitutes a positive exposure, including close contact guidelines.
🔹 This video aims to clarify these important concepts to help you stay informed and take the right steps during the pandemic.

For more information on COVID-19 and to stay updated on vaccination, visit: http://geisinger.org/covidvax.

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00:00 Stay informed: isolation versus quarantine
00:54 How long do I need to isolate
01:48 How long do I need to quarantine after exposure
02:57 What's considered a positive exposure