person self-quarantining at home
Used especially in contexts of infectious disease control, referring to someone who stays home to avoid spreading illness.
With the spread of the novel coronavirus, the number of people self-quarantining at home is increasing.
People self-quarantining at home need to report their health status daily.
Compound of 自宅 (one's home), 待機 (standing by, waiting), and 者 (person). The term gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic.