3 ms·The word quarantine comes from 40 days, though. They weren't indefinite and endless.by tarboreus 5y agoThe word quarantine comes from 40 days, though. They weren't indefinite and endless.jeeeb 5y agoGood. This isn’t either. This is for 14 days or until you test negative from COVID.ephextom 5y agoIn that context it was 40 days for each returning ship. Australia’s quarantine is only 14 days for returning travelers.