Originally Posted by The_Lurker
I know people going from one state to another, feel that quarantine does not mean

you can't go shopping. I thought it meant staying home for 2 weeks period.

I never could get a straight answer on that.

If you are going to all sorts of stores, can't you be spreading the virus?


Quarantine means staying at home (or in place) for the specified period. Unfortunately the word quarantine has been used for the "stay at home" orders, which mean you can go out for necessities. Two very different things.