[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Media Release: Shawnee County Shortens Quarantine Period from 14 to 10 days

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 9:59 AM
Subject: Media Release: Shawnee County Shortens Quarantine Period from 14
to 10 days
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*Topeka, Kan.* – Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment,
Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino, Shawnee County Health Officer announced yesterday
at the Health Departments weekly press conference the decision to reduce
the duration of quarantine for most people from 14 days to 10 days,
effective immediately. This decision will also apply to individuals who are
currently serving a quarantine order.



It is important to note the incubation period of COVID-19 is still 14 days.
Individuals who are released from quarantine at day 10 should continue to
self-monitor for symptoms during days 11-14. If any symptoms should present
themselves, individuals should call their primary care provider immediately
and see if testing is available for them.



What can people do to protect themselves and to reduce the spread of the
virus?

1.    Avoid close contact with other individuals outside your household.
Close contact is defined as contact within 6 feet that lasts 10 cumulative
minutes or more.

2.    Always wear a mask when in a public place.

3.    Avoid large gatherings of people.

4.    Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If
soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

5.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

6.    Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.



Additional information can be found from the following resource pages:



Shawnee County Health Department: http://www.snco.us/hd/
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.snco.us%2fhd%2f&c=E,1,kuisMtrgHnrc5dwS21HlwcMzWNBMyvxU0xMfhOeMQpts73JdYW7Ie8guAwddYnDEvcKzIq3pYFFZHDg3F3RypxKS8K0tDV6n5Mlcvvt0VlNLAHEsMsI45gGel3q4&typo=1>

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.coronavirus.kdheks.gov%2f&c=E,1,X11XnjYyjPPFGzwVaJIcWyhEMQQg95cbStfJFG-JzqlBs1NDtNldOXfSznDDgtEy-Ok5A8OmFDMLAwxb8-AO0uMAMMO43fHwGPSN5pxEMr7z&typo=1>

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html





*Shawnee County Health Department is committed to working in partnership
with our community to promote and protect the optimal health of all people
by bridging gaps to eliminate health inequities, respecting the diversity
of our community, through adaptive and innovative processes.*



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<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

[image: Logo_Color_Transparent(3x2.5)]*Craig Barnes*

Division Manager

Community Health Outreach and
Planning

Shawnee County Health Department

2600 SW East Circle Drive
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

Topeka, KS 66606
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

http://www.shawneehealth.org/
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.shawneehealth.org%2f&c=E,1,v19nCVScuYNouQTDa8fqJBa56q2XQEAYsUKOsvUCaurhAU4rwNtykeigzsLkGUo_wiStNsMqmMCxWI-nsNkoVJV2C0HdpUPlOTWqii6QLargOloo7i0,&typo=1>

785.251.5612 office

785.806.6310 cell

785.251.5696 fax





Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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