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Decision 604/QD-BYT 2022 promulgating the Guidance on home-based management of people infected with COVID-19

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Decision No. 604/QD-BYT dated March 14, 2022 of the Ministry of Health on promulgating the “Guidance on home-based management of people infected with COVID-19”
Issuing bodies: Ministry of Health Effective date: Known
Official number: 604/QD-BYT Signer: Nguyen Truong Son
Legislation Type: Decision Expired date: Updating
Issuing date: 14/03/2022 Effect: Known
Fields: Medical - Health
Summary

COVID-19 patients may leave isolation areas

On March 14, 2022, the Ministry of Health issues the Decision No. 604/QD-BYT on promulgating the “Guidance on home-based management of people infected with COVID-19”.

Accordingly, people infected with COVID-19 shall be subject to home-based management if they satisfy the following criteria: Having no underlying disease, or having an underlying disease but being treated stably; Being able to take care of themselves (such as eating, bathing, washing clothes, cleaning, etc.) and monitor their health status, etc. In cases where people infected with COVID-19 are unable to take care of themselves, their families must have caregivers who meet the prescribed criteria.

People infected with COVID-19 or their caregivers shall notify health stations of communes and wards or facilities in charge of managing people infected with COVID-19 at home in accordance with local guidelines on personal information, time of COVID-19 infection, subjects of home-based management, and termination of the home-based isolation and treatment period. Necessary items include: Thermometer; SpO2 Pulse Oximeter for personal use (if any); Medical facemasks; Hand sanitizer; Necessary personal items; Containers for infectious waste with lids; Means of communication.

Noticeably, people infected with COVID-19 must avoid leaving the isolation area. If leaving the isolation area, they must wear facemasks and keep a safe distance from others.

This Decision takes effect from the signing date.

For further details of the Decision 604/QD-BYT, Click here