sch.4-sec.1Definitions for schedule

### sch.4-sec.1 Definitions for schedule In this schedule— confirms means confirms in writing. diagnosed , for a child with a contagious condition, means a doctor or laboratory test confirms the child has the condition. isolation period ... sch 4 s 1 def isolation period ins 2022 SL No. 170 s 17 (1) exp 31 October 2023 on the expiry of s 142A of the Act (see s 142S of the Act ) quarantine period ... sch 4 s 1 def quarantine period ins 2022 SL No. 170 s 17 (1) exp 31 October 2023 on the expiry of s 142A of the Act (see s 142S of the Act ) relevant contact , of a child for a contagious condition, means— for diphtheria—the child’s first close contact with a person (the infected person ) who is, or is suspected of being, infected with the condition during the period— starting 7 days before the onset of symptoms in the infected person; and ending when the treating doctor confirms 2 negative throat swabs have been taken from the person at the following times— the first swab taken at least 24 hours after the person finishes a course of an appropriate antibiotic; the second swab taken at least 24 hours after the first swab; or for a contagious condition other than diphtheria—contact with a person who has been diagnosed with the condition while the person is infectious for the condition. relevant public health direction ... sch 4 s 1 def relevant public health direction ins 2022 SL No. 170 s 17 (1) exp 31 October 2023 on the expiry of s 142A of the Act (see s 142S of the Act ) suspected means suspected under chapter 5 of the Act . symptoms , for a contagious condition, means symptoms of the condition. - (a) for diphtheria—the child’s first close contact with a person (the infected person ) who is, or is suspected of being, infected with the condition during the period— (i) starting 7 days before the onset of symptoms in the infected person; and (ii) ending when the treating doctor confirms 2 negative throat swabs have been taken from the person at the following times— (A) the first swab taken at least 24 hours after the person finishes a course of an appropriate antibiotic; (B) the second swab taken at least 24 hours after the first swab; or - (i) starting 7 days before the onset of symptoms in the infected person; and - (ii) ending when the treating doctor confirms 2 negative throat swabs have been taken from the person at the following times— (A) the first swab taken at least 24 hours after the person finishes a course of an appropriate antibiotic; (B) the second swab taken at least 24 hours after the first swab; or - (A) the first swab taken at least 24 hours after the person finishes a course of an appropriate antibiotic; - (B) the second swab taken at least 24 hours after the first swab; or - (b) for a contagious condition other than diphtheria—contact with a person who has been diagnosed with the condition while the person is infectious for the condition. - (i) starting 7 days before the onset of symptoms in the infected person; and - (ii) ending when the treating doctor confirms 2 negative throat swabs have been taken from the person at the following times— (A) the first swab taken at least 24 hours after the person finishes a course of an appropriate antibiotic; (B) the second swab taken at least 24 hours after the first swab; or - (A) the first swab taken at least 24 hours after the person finishes a course of an appropriate antibiotic; - (B) the second swab taken at least 24 hours after the first swab; or - (A) the first swab taken at least 24 hours after the person finishes a course of an appropriate antibiotic; - (B) the second swab taken at least 24 hours after the first swab; or