Table 2.
Behavior of participants who experienced cold-like symptoms within 7 days of symptom onset amid COVID-19 outbreak
| Total number of participants who experienced cold-like symptoms a | n=82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status of implementation of strict self-isolation | ||
| n (%) | ||
| Implementing strict self-isolation | 14 | 17.1% |
| Did not go out | 9 | 11.0% |
| Went out for hospital visits only | 5 | 6.1% |
| Did not practice strict self-isolation | ||
| Went out for reasons other than hospital visits | 68 | 82.9% |
| Percentage of participants who went out to each location within 7 days after symptom onset | ||
| n (%) | ||
| Workplace | 51 | 62.2% |
| Shops for groceries or necessities | 58 | 70.7% |
| Event or gathering | 5 | 6.1% |
| Lessons (for leisure) | 5 | 6.1% |
| Restaurants | 17 | 20.7% |
| Other places for different reasons | 24 | 29.3% |
aParticipants who responded that they had experienced cold-like symptoms (fever or other cold symptoms) between February 17, 2020, and the day of the survey (May 12 to May 17)