Govt issues fresh guidelines for home isolation of mild or asymptomatic Covid-19

Updated On Jan 07, 2022 02:31 pm IST

Patients under home isolation will stand discharged and end isolation after at least seven days have passed from testing positive and no fever for three successive days.

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The Union health ministry on Wednesday issued revised guidelines for mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 patients and reduced the isolation period to seven days from 10.(HT File Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 07, 2022 02:31 pm IST

The Union health ministry on Wednesday issued revised guidelines for mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 patients and reduced the isolation period to seven days from 10.(HT File Photo)

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As per the guidelines, treatment for every patient needs to be monitored individually depending on the condition of the patient concerned and hence generic sharing of prescriptions should be avoided.(HT File Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 07, 2022 02:31 pm IST

As per the guidelines, treatment for every patient needs to be monitored individually depending on the condition of the patient concerned and hence generic sharing of prescriptions should be avoided.(HT File Photo)

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"Do not rush for self-medication, blood investigation or radiological imaging like chest X-ray or chest CT scan without consultation of your treating medical officer," the guidelines read.(HT File Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 07, 2022 02:31 pm IST

"Do not rush for self-medication, blood investigation or radiological imaging like chest X-ray or chest CT scan without consultation of your treating medical officer," the guidelines read.(HT File Photo)

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The ministry mentioned that overuse and inappropriate use of steroids may lead to additional complications.(HT File Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 07, 2022 02:31 pm IST

The ministry mentioned that overuse and inappropriate use of steroids may lead to additional complications.(HT File Photo)

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There is no need for re-testing after the home isolation period is over. Asymptomatic contacts of infected individuals need not undergo Covid test and monitor health in-home quarantine, the guidelines stated.(HT File Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 07, 2022 02:31 pm IST

There is no need for re-testing after the home isolation period is over. Asymptomatic contacts of infected individuals need not undergo Covid test and monitor health in-home quarantine, the guidelines stated.(HT File Photo)

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