Cases relating to corona virus are increasing day by day. Hospitals are filled up with the patients. There is an upsurge in the number of death cases. In such a scenario home isolation seems to be the best aid for very mild or pre-symptomatic patients.
The person opting for home isolation should have clinically tested themselves for COVID-19 and assigned as, very mild or pre-symptomatic case by treating medical officer. Such patients can self-isolate themselves at their homes with the quarantine of other family contacts. A caretaker will be made available 24/7 to the patient. A communication link between caretakers and hospital is essential. The caretaker along with other contacts should take hydroxychloroquine as per medical officers’ prescription. The patient should download Aarogy Setu app and remain active all the time.
Precautionary measures to be taken by the mild or pre-symptomatic patient
- Isolate yourself from all the family members and pets. Stay in a specific room and use a separate washroom.
- Look for emergency symptoms like fever, cough, trouble breathing. If the situation worsens, immediately contact emergency medical care or call Helpline Number:+91-11-23978046 Toll-Free: 1075 Helpline Email ID: ncov2019@gov.in. Check further details on the Ministry of Home Affairs website. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/
- Always maintain a distance of 6 feet from all the family members. Don’t forget to put on your mask when someone is around you.
- Hand sanitizers, soap, and water are your saviors at this point of time.
- Cover your mouth with a tissue while coughing or sneezing and throw away the tissue immediately in the bin.
- Don’t share your utensils, towels, beddings with anyone at home. Wash them thoroughly and regularly with soap and hot water.
- Disinfecting the house by any family member and patient’s room by the patient himself or by caretaker has to be done regularly. The use of gloves and masks is crucial while disinfecting the house.
Precautionary measures on the part of care taker
- The caretaker should not be someone who is at a high risk of getting infected by the coronavirus.
- The caretaker should always put on a mask when nearby the patient.
- If possible, avoid touching the personal items of the patient. Like utensils, beddings, electronics, etc.
- The caretaker should wear gloves if he/she needs to handle the dirty laundry. Immediately dispose of the gloves after finishing the work in a lined bin.
- Wear gloves if you come in contact with the body fluid of the patient like blood, saliva, urine, mucus, vomit, etc. discard the gloves immediately.
- Make a habit of washing your hands frequently and use sanitizer when required.
- Only clean the area around the patient, this will limit the contact with the patient.
When is it safe for both the caretaker and the patient to be around others?
On the part of the patient, it totally depends on the situation, and as suggested by the medical examiner. The caretaker should quarantine themselves in their home for 14 days after the care is complete. Look for Covid-19 symptoms if you develop any. The caretaker can leave home after 14 days if they don’t develop any symptoms.
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