What to do if you are a close contact of a COVID case in Malaysia, effective 22 Apr '22

Quarantine is no longer a must, but symptomatic close contacts are encouraged to self-quarantine, and may end the quarantine if their RTK-Ag self-test result is negative.

Malaysia's Ministry of Health has shared the updated health procedures for close contacts of COVID-19 cases to note, effective today (Friday, 22 April 2022).

These new procedures apply to all close contacts, regardless of vaccination status, and are as follows:

If the close contact is asymptomatic

• Quarantine: None.
• COVID-19 test requirement: None.
• Practise preventive measures: To do so for five days from the day of last exposure to the case.
• Release from quarantine: Not applicable.

If the close contact is symptomatic

• Quarantine: The individual is encouraged to self-quarantine.
• COVID-19 test requirement: The individual is encouraged to take an RTK-Ag self-test on the day of the onset of symptoms, and on the third day.
• Practise preventive measures & release from quarantine: If the RTK-Ag self-test result is negative and symptoms have improved, you may end quarantine but practise preventive measures.

The ministry also reminded individuals to take on the following preventive measures:

• Always wear a face mask when leaving the house.
• Avoid crowded places.
• Ensure good ventilation.
• Avoid visiting high-risk groups.
• Only travel for essential reasons.

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