Reverse quarantine and COVID-19.

BACKGROUND

COVID-19 is a pandemic, resulting in large number of deaths all over the world. Lack of effective antiviral agents and vaccines pose a major challenge to control this pandemic.

METHODS

Review the role of reverse quarantine in the control of COVID-19.

RESULTS

Public health measures like social distancing, wearing face mask and hand hygiene along with quarantine measures form important steps to control the disease. Reverses quarantine is a useful strategy to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19.

CONCLUSIONS

Reverse quarantine is a promising public health measure to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19.