New Delhi, May 6 (TIWN) The Union Health Ministry has issued revised guidelines for home isolation for patients with mild or asymptomatic symptoms.

In a section on the role of district and health authorities it is stated that the “health status of those under home isolation should be monitored by the field staff/surveillance teams through personal visit along with a dedicated call centre to follow up the patients on a daily basis. The clinical status of each case shall be recorded by the field staff/call centre. This mechanism to daily monitor those under home isolation shall be strictly adhered to.” Also details about patients under home isolation should be updated on Covid-19 portal.

“A mechanism to shift the patient in case of violation or need for treatment has to be established and implemented. Sufficient dedicated ambulances for the same shall be organised,” it is stated in the guidelines.