DGS reduces isolation period to five days in Portugal

Written By Lara Silva

The Directorate-General of Health of Portugal (DGS) confirmed on Thursday that the isolation period for those infected with covid-19 has changed from seven to five days. The intention to reduce the isolation period was announced a week ago by the Minister of the Presidency Mariana Vieira da Silva but was only confirmed yesterday.

This means that those with covid-19 that are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms can leave isolation after five days if they do not have a fever and their symptoms have improved. 

The DGS says that “although the contagiousness reduces after the fifth day, the virus can still be transmitted”. Therefore, the DGS strongly recommends wearing a mask at all times for at least five more after leaving isolation.

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However, those hospitalized or residents in elderly residences must isolate for at least seven days, even if they have no symptoms. 

According to an update by DGS to norm 004/2020, here are the full Covid-19 isolation updates:

  • People with asymptomatic infection or mild illness: 5 days
  • People with asymptomatic infection or mild illness, hospitalize or in an elderly residence: 7 days
  • People with moderate illness: 10 days
  • People with serious illness: 20 days or 10 days with a negative rapid antigen test
  • People with serious immunosuppression: case by case basis decided by medical professionals

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