Summary

~ Information is key; people who are quarantined need to understand the situation

~ Effective and rapid communication is essential

~ Supplies (both general and medical) need to be provided or available (i.e. online shopping)

~ The quarantine period should be short and the duration should not be changed unless in extreme circumstances

~ Most of the adverse effects come from the imposition of a restriction of freedom

~ Voluntary quarantine is associated with less distress and fewer long-term complications

~ Public health officials should emphasise the altruistic choice of self-isolating