AHPPC notes that due to the large number of locations, there is limited usefulness in listing exposure locations in high field numbers. AHPPC recommends maintaining QR code check-in at high-risk locations as it allows for quick detection of high-risk infection events and locations. AHPPC recommends using QR code check-in in areas where vulnerable people have a high risk of infection (such as hospitals and RACF), large numbers of immunized individuals or settings where outbreaks can cause social and economic disruption (such as serious industry) where multiple positive person isolation Can cause significant disruption of essential services). AHPPC recommends reviewing the utility of QR code check-in in low-risk areas, and with most of these settings, secondary yields are offered.
In a high case-load environment, a varied, risk-based approach is required for quarantine and isolation settings.AHPPC recommends that in the case of COVID-19, the isolation period should be standard regardless of the 7-day length of vaccination status. Symptoms should be isolated for 7 days after the final disclosure of a case and then, subject to a negative test on the 6th, regardless of family identity or those who have been identified, the symptoms should be observed and re-examined for another 7 days. At significant risk of infection. If these are. Other acquaintances who have been exposed to a case but who have a lower risk of infection should be monitored for symptoms and, if it does, be tested for RAT or PCR. To reduce the risk of infection among others, all acquaintances should wear a mask while outdoors, monitor symptoms, and avoid going to high-risk settings for 14 days of exposure. If the RAT tests are positive, they should have a positive PCR test to confirm the diagnosis, allow notification, and engage individuals in social and medical support. PCR tests are the preferred test for people with symptoms.
In a high case-load environment, a varied, risk-based approach is required for quarantine and isolation settings. AHPPC recommends that in the case of COVID-19, the isolation period should be standard regardless of the 7-day length of vaccination status. Symptoms should be isolated for 7 days after the final disclosure of a case and then, subject to a negative test on the 6th, regardless of family identity or those who have been identified, the symptoms should be observed and re-examined for another 7 days. At significant risk of infection. If these are. Other acquaintances who have been exposed to a case but who have a lower risk of infection should be monitored for symptoms and, if it does, be tested for RAT or PCR. To reduce the risk of infection among others, all acquaintances should wear a mask while outdoors, monitor symptoms, and avoid going to high-risk settings for 14 days of exposure. If the RAT tests are positive, they should have a positive PCR test to confirm the diagnosis, allow notification, and engage individuals in social and medical support. PCR tests are the preferred test for people with symptoms.
In some complex professions where an exposure occurs, communication management arrangements may be further modified to maintain business continuity subject to a thorough risk assessment process.
Beyond the public health-priority instances for contact tracing, AHPPC helps communities and industries find, test, and quarantine self-directed contacts where appropriate.
Cases will identify their family and other acquaintances as at significant risk of infection and advise them to follow relevant public health advice. The industry will similarly identify contacts and balance their management with the impact of manpower and business continuity.
Clear communication of these requirements will be required in a way that is accessible and acceptable and relevant where appropriate for each jurisdiction.