U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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Q | What diseases are subject to Federal isolation and quarantine law? |
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A | By Executive Order of the President, federal isolation and quarantine are authorized for these communicable diseases:
Cholera
Diphtheria
Infectious tuberculosis
Plague
Smallpox
Yellow fever
Viral hemorrhagic fevers
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Flu that can cause a pandemic More >> |
Q | Who has the authority to enforce isolation and quarantine because of a communicable disease? |
A | The Federal government derives its authority for isolation and quarantine from the Commerce Clause of the U.S. More >> |
Q | How is isolation and quarantine enforced during a disease outbreak? |
A | If a quarantinable disease is suspected or identified, the CDC may issue a Federal isolation or quarantine order. More >> |
Q | What is the difference between isolation and quarantine? |
A | Isolation and quarantine are public health practices used to stop or limit the spread of disease. More >> |