A quarantine is a restriction on the movement of people, animals and goods which is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests.

What is the difference between quarantine and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Quarantine Helps Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Quarantine means to stay home.
People who were near someone with COVID-19 must quarantine.
Quarantine for 14 days if you were near someone with COVID-19.
Take your temperature two times each day.
Stay away from other people.
Stay away from people with other health problems.

Isolation Helps Slow the Spread of COVID-19.
Isolation means to stay away from other people.
People with COVID-19 must stay in isolation.
People with COVID-19 must stay away from other people.
People with COVID-19 must stay away from people in their home.

What is self quarantine?

Self-quarantine is a method of slowing its spread through staying at home and away from other people.