MoHFW Home Isolation Revised (New) Guidelines - Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs has recently updated the home isolation guidelines for Covid-19 patients, which can be accessed on the official website www.mohfw.gov.in. According to these new guidelines, a patient under home isolation will be considered discharged and can end their isolation after at least 7 days have passed since testing positive, provided they have no fever for 3 consecutive days. Importantly, patients will not need to undergo re-testing once the home isolation period is complete, as informed by the Union Home Ministry.
Who Qualifies for Home Isolation
These guidelines specifically apply to Covid-19 patients who have been clinically assessed and categorized as having mild or asymptomatic cases. This means patients experiencing upper respiratory tract symptoms with or without fever, but without shortness of breath, and with oxygen saturation levels above 93 percent while in room air.
Special Cases and Cautions
It is important to note that home isolation is not recommended for patients who are immune-compromised, such as those with HIV, transplant recipients, or individuals undergoing cancer therapy. These patients will only be eligible for home isolation after thorough evaluation by their treating Medical Officer.
You can download the MoHFW Home Isolation Revised Guidelines in PDF format from the link provided below for more details and easy access.
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