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is not professional advice or diagnosis. Please consult your doctor.
Mild Covid are RTPCR positive.
They are usually managed at home.
Only symptomatic treatment required.
They have to be in strict isolation for at least 10 days.
Their oxygen saturation will be 95 or above.
They do not have breathing difficulty either at
rest or on exertion (This is checked by making the person walk for 6 minutes, twice a day, around the room and monitor the oxygen saturation).
They could
have fever, cough, sore
throat, malaise, headache, body ache, nausea, vomiting, loss of taste or smell.
If they
are otherwise well, with no other medical problems
No XRay or CT scan.
No specific blood test required
The following
people may require tests and close monitoring
·
If
they are not feeling well
·
above
60 – 65 years age
·
High
blood pressure or heart disease
·
Diabetes
·
Dialysis
or Kidney problems
·
Cancer
survivor or on treatment
·
Lung
diseases
·
Pregnant
·
Smoker
·
On
steroids or immunosuppressive medicines
·
Have
had a Transplant