Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has issued protocols to be strictly adhered to for self-monitoring period following home isolation.
Here are details of the protocols:
A. When to begin home isolation:
1. For asymptomatic cases the 10 days’ isolation period begins from the date on which swab was collected (that tested positive).
2. For symptomatic cases, the 10 days’ isolation period begins from the date of onset of symptoms.
B. When to discontinue home isolation :
For all home isolation cases, after completion of 10 days’ of symptoms onset and no fever for 3 days (or 10 days after swab collection, if asymptomatic) the patient stands discharged. The patient will be advised to isolate at home and self-monitor their health for further 7 days, after which the person can rejoin routine work and activities.
C. What is the period of isolation for asymptomatic cases:
For asymptomatic cases a 10 days isolation period is required (at home or facility) beginning from the date on which swab was collected (that tested positive). This is to be followed by 7 days home quarantine.
The Health and Family Welfare Department urged all district Collectors and All Municipal Commissioners to implement the protocols.