An integrated homecare-based treatment program for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients commences from today (August 09). The program which was carried out as a pilot project in the Western Province until now will be launched island-wide from today, the Ministry of Health stated. Under the program, patients between the ages of 2 and 65 years, who do not show symptoms or show mild symptoms, are to be treated at home under medical supervision. The decision was taken due to the increasing number of COVID-19 patients exceeding the hospital capacities. The relevant activities will be coordinated through the 24-hour hotline number 1390, the Ministry of Health stated.

Source: The Nation August 09, 2021 04:52 UTC