COVID-I9 - communication of guidelines to be followed in discharging the patients affected and cured of COVID-19 disease due to Corona Virus

Sub: HMFW - COVID-I9 - communication of guidelines to be followed in

discharging the patients affected and cured of COVID-19 disease due to Corona

Virus - Regarding.

Subsequent to the measures put in place by Government to contain and stop the

spread of COVID-19 disease due to CORONA virus in the State, it is hereby decided to issue

guidelines in discharge of patients who are tested to negative to the infection. Accordingly,

following Discharge Protocols are issued for their immediate implementation,

COVID-19 patient Discharge Protocols:

1 . Patient to be considered for discharged,

a. After clinical clearance and chest X Ray cleared, and

b. Two consecutive RT PCR tests 24 hours apart (14th and 15th Day) are negative

2. lf throat swab test is positive on 14th day, patient to be retained in the hospital and next

sample should be sent on 28th day. lf result is negative, the second sample should be

sent for test 24hrs apart i.e., 29rh day.

3. lf throat swab test is negative on 14th day, but positive 24 hrs i.e., 15th day patient shall

be retained in the hospital. Next sample should be sent on 2gth day and second sample

should be 24hrs apart i.e., 30th day.

4. At the time of discharge following detail is to be explained to patient,

a. About convalescent plasma) afld counsel the patient about the plasma

donation which is going to be very useful to treat moderate to severe

COVID-|9 cases"

b. Patients address and mobile number to be taken for contacting him / her for

donation of plasma.

5. After the discharge, patient shall compulsorily follow following protocols and local

administration shall ensure,

a. '14 days compulsory home isolation with surgical mask,

b. avoid visiting others, and

c. social gatherings