The LA County Health Officer has issued two separate orders:

1) Self-quarantine of anyone exposed to an individual diagnosed with or showing symptoms of COVID-19.

2) Self-isolation of anyone diagnosed with or showing symptoms of COVID-19.

It is very, very important that you take these guidelines seriously, for the sake of your health, as well as the health of your family and community.

There are critical differences between self-quarantine and self-isolation.

Here's what the new orders mean for you:

Self-Quarantine Order
Required for anyone exposed to a person diagnosed with or showing symptoms of COVID-19.
You must stay in quarantine for 14 days.
You cannot leave your place of quarantine for all 14 days.
The only exception to leave quarantine is to receive medical care.
If you develop even mild COVID-19 symptoms, you must self-isolate.

Self-Isolation Order
Required for anyone diagnosed with or showing symptoms of COVID-19.
The self-isolation period must last at least 7 days.
Notify anyone you've had contact with while symptomatic to self-quarantine themselves.
You must continue to self-isolate for at least 72 hours after you've stopped experiencing COVID-19 symptoms without the use of fever-reducing medications.
The only exception to leave self-isolation is to receive medical care.
If you think you need to see a doctor or undergo testing, please contact your health care provider.

The County's COVID-19 website, updated regularly, has excellent resources for senior citizens, children and families, employers and employees, and much more. Please bookmark it: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/