Self-isolation advice for Fellows

What is self-isolation?

Self-isolation is when you stay at home because you have or might have coronavirus (COVID-19). This helps stop the virus spreading to other people.

Do I need to self-isolate?

If you experience (even mild) symptoms, please follow the advice below:

If you have no symptoms but a positive lateral flow test (LFT), please follow the advice below:

If you are self-isolating due to scenario 1 or 2, please follow the advice below:

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What do I do if I'm a close contact?

If you are in the same household as/recently stayed overnight with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 (LFT or PCR):

• Ensure that the College is aware of the situation:
  • Residential Fellows are asked to inform covid19@caths.cam.ac.uk
  • All other Fellows are asked to contact Maxine Flynn, HR Manager (hr.manager@caths.cam.ac.uk)
• Follow all the steps advised by the Government for 10 days after the day symptoms started for the person you live/stayed with (or the day their test was taken if they did not have symptoms):
  • Minimise contact with the person who has COVID-19
  • Work from home if you can
  • Avoid contact with anyone you know who is at higher risk of becoming severely unwell if they are infected with COVID-19, especially those with a severely weakened immune system
  • Limit close contact with other people outside your household, especially in crowded, enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces 
  • Wear a well-fitting face covering made with multiple layers or a surgical face mask in crowded, enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces and where you are in close contact with other people
  • Pay close attention to the main symptoms of COVID-19. If you develop any of these symptoms, order a PCR test. You are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people while you are waiting for your test result

SCENARIO 5: You are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 (LFT or PCR) but they are not in your household and you didn’t stay overnight with them

• If you are a contact of someone with COVID-19 but do not live with them or did not stay in their household overnight, you are at lower risk of becoming infected.
• You can contact College for advice:
  • Residential Fellows can contact covid19@caths.cam.ac.uk
  • All other Fellows can contact Maxine Flynn, HR Manager (hr.manager@caths.cam.ac.uk)
• Carefully follow the guidance on Coronavirus: how to stay safe and help prevent the spread.
• Consider telling potential visitors to your household what has happened (while respecting the privacy of the affected person) in case they prefer to reschedule.
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