Depok Health Office: Not All COVID-19 Patients Must Be Treated At The Hospital

Head of Depok City Health Service (Dinkes), Novarita. (Feru Lantara/Antara)

JAKARTA - The Depok City Health Service (Dinkes) stated that not all patients exposed to COVID-19 must be hospitalized, because there are criteria for COVID-19 patients who need to receive treatment at a hospital (RS) and who need to undergo self-isolation at home. Head of the Depok City Health Service (Dinkes), Novarita in her statement, Sunday, said that based on the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), there are several provisions for the management of COVID-19 patients. Of course, it is adjusted to the symptoms they are experiencing. "Covid-19 patients can undergo independent isolation at home or in hospital according to the level of symptoms experienced," he said as quoted by Antara, Sunday, July 11.

Novarita explained that for the handling of positive COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic, they are advised to self-isolate at home or in centralized isolation such as an Emergency Hospital. Isolate for at least 10 days from the time of diagnosis. After 10 days of isolation, the patient is declared complete isolation. Then, positive patients with COVID-19 symptoms of mild to moderate illness are advised to self-isolate at home, Emergency Hospitals, Hospitals, and COVID-19 Referral Hospitals. Isolation of at least 10 days from the appearance of symptoms plus 3 days free of fever and respiratory symptoms. "Meanwhile, positive COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms will be isolated in a referral hospital or hospital. Patients are isolated for at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms plus 3 days free of fever and symptoms If the result is negative, then the patient will be declared cured," said Novarita. He added that during the treatment period, patients are reminded to adhere to health protocols, eat a balanced nutritious diet, practice a clean and healthy lifestyle, no stress, adequate rest, and regular physical activity. Novarita explained the activities that can be done during isoman, namely, bringing a laptop, snacks, and reading books. Then, communicate via mobile phones and carry out positive activities such as worship, sports, reading, or watching. "While the activities that should not be done include leaving the room, receiving guests, using the same things as other people, doing activities that disturb others, and smoking," he said. Novarita said the isolation period was carried out for 10-14 days, counting from being confirmed positive. During isolation, health workers will monitor via WhatsApp. "During isolation, patients are also required to eat a balanced diet, get enough rest, exercise, get enough exposure to the sun, and apply clean and healthy living behaviors," he said.*