Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients to be monitored at homes
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on May 15, 2021 - 4:00 pm
People who were diagnosed with COVID-19 in PCR test but do not indicate any symptoms will be treated at their homes starting from Monday (May 17), says State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle.
According to the state minister, necessary arrangements for this purpose are currently underway.
However, If these asymptomatic coronavirus patients suffer from any complications, steps would be taken to admit them to hospitals, Dr. Fernandopulle stated.
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