For those who have become close contacts and those who are suspected of having close contacts

Due to the notification from Tokyo on January 28, 4th year of Reiwa, the waiting period for close contacts such as patients with Omicron strain has been shortened from 10 days to 7 days. Furthermore, according to the notification from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on February 3, 4th year of Reiwa, the waiting period for those living together who became positive for the Omicron strain was 7 days from the day after the end of the medical treatment period, but in the residence. The day when infection control measures were taken was changed to 7 days as the 0th day. The information on this page was updated on February 3, 4th year of Reiwa.

What is a close contact?

From 2 days before the onset date of the positive person (2 days before the sample collection date for asymptomatic people) to the end of medical treatment, the period during which there is a possibility of infection to the surrounding people (possible infection) Period). Of those who have contacted during this period, those who fall under the following range are close contacts.

(From the National Institute of Infectious Diseases "Proactive Epidemiological Survey Implementation Guidelines")

Waiting period for close contacts

Waiting period

Those with close contact may develop the disease for 7 days (*) from the day following the day of the last contact with the patient (last contact day). Please refrain from going out unnecessarily and urgently and wait.

Note: Even if the test result is negative, the waiting period is 7 days (*). (Because the incubation period is up to 7 days (*)) * When responding based on the spread of Omicron strain infection. As a result of the mutant screen, it will be 14 days for close contacts of L452R mutant (Delta) patients.

Waiting period for family members living together who are close contacts

If you are a close contact and your family or co-resident is positive for the test, you may develop the disease for 7 days, with the later of the day when you took infection control measures in your house or the day of the positive onset, whichever is later. I have. Please refrain from going out unnecessarily or urgently and wait. For details, please see the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website "For those who have a new coronavirus infection" (link to an external site).

In addition, even after the waiting period for family members living together has ended, until the end of the medical treatment period for positive individuals, infection such as checking the health condition such as temperature measurement, avoiding the use of places with high risk of infection and eating meals, and wearing a mask Please take measures.

[What is infection control in a house]

* It does not require strict isolation.

Notice to close contacts

If you are a close contact person, there is a possibility of onset for 7 days from the day after the last contact with the new coronavirus infection patient or, in the case of a family member living together, the day after the infection control measures are taken. Even if the PCR test result is negative during this period, the end date of the waiting period does not change. Please refrain from going out unnecessarily and urgently, and observe your health. During the waiting period, please cooperate in preventing the spread of infection.

How to spend the waiting period

1. Take your body temperature twice a day.
2. Be aware of symptoms such as fever, cough, suffocation, and strong fatigue, and see your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. If you do not have a family doctor, please search for a medical institution from the related link "If you suspect that you are infected with a new coronavirus infection" (list of medical institutions that carry out outpatient fever). For other inquiries, please contact the Adachi City Fever Telephone Counseling Center by telephone.

* The waiting period is 7 days, but until 10 days have passed, you should check your health condition by yourself, avoid using high-risk places, avoid eating meals, and take measures against infection such as wearing a mask. please.

Consultation counter

■ Adachi Ward Fever Telephone Counseling Center (in Adachi Health Center) Phone number: 03-3880-5747 Reception hours: Weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Target audience: Those who live, work, or attend school in the ward who wish to consult

■ Tokyo Fever Consultation Center (Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, nights) Phone number: 03-5320-4592 Reception hours: 24 hours (weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

■ Persons who have difficulty in telephone consultation due to hearing impairment (consultation by fax, etc. in Tokyo) Fax: 03-5388-1396 Reception hours: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) * Dedicated Please refer to the related link below "About the consultation desk for new coronavirus infections (for people with hearing impairments, etc., who have difficulty in telephone consultation)" for consultation slips.

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