- The Minister of Health has issued Circular No. HK.02.01/MENKES/18/2022 on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Omicron (B.1.1.529) cases ("Circular 18/2022"), which includes various provisions on mandatory isolation for patients who test positive for the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.
- The provisions set out under Circular 18/2022 that specifically address places of isolation break down as follows: 1) Confirmed cases of COVID-19 with severe to critical symptoms are to be treated in hospitals that specifically offer COVID-19 services; 2) Confirmed cases of COVID-19 with moderate or mild symptoms but with serious comorbidities can be treated at field hospitals/emergency hospitals or hospitals that specifically offer COVID-19 services; and 3) Asymptomatic confirmed cases of COVID-19 and cases with mild symptoms will be permitted to self-isolate, provided that they meet various clinical and accommodation-related requirements.
- Circular 18/2022 states that the following clinical and behavioral requirements must be met by any parties that wish to self-isolate: 1) Must be under 45 years of age; 2) Must have no comorbidities; 3) Must have access to telemedicine services or other health services; and 4) Must commit to remaining isolated for the duration of the mandated isolation period.
- Meanwhile, the requirements that address accommodation and other supporting equipment available to patients who are self-isolating break down as follows: 1) Must live in separate rooms (preferably on separate floors); 2) Must have access to bathrooms that are separate from bathrooms that are used by other occupants of the relevant accommodation/housing; and 3) Must have access to pulse oximeters.
- If relevant patients do not meet the mandated clinical and home requirements, then they will have to undergo a period of isolation at a centralized isolation facility. During said isolation period, a patient will be under the direct supervision of the local health center or taskforce at a public, centralized isolation facility organized by the central government, relevant local government or private sector in coordination with local health centers and health offices. (SETKAB)
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