COVID 19 PATIENT FLOW PROTOCOL

A. For suspect or probable case

1. If suspected case fulfills WHO surveillance case definition quarantine and investigate ,if
the result is negative and suspected individual don’t need medical care discharge to home
with counseling.
The individuals contact address should be recorded. Education materials will be provided
so that the individual continues to exercise the approved preventive measures.
2. If suspected case results become positive admission to quarantine and treatment center
regardless of severity of illness
In a probable case with mild illness, discharge is possible provided the individual continues
to self-isolate him or herself for 14 days.
3. A probable case with moderate to severe disease, discharge should be delayed. The
individual should be investigated and given treatment and decision is made by the clinical
experts in consultation.
4. In mildly ill patient repeated result is negative ,link to health facility
5. Suspect critically sick individual , should be treated in designated facility till the result
arrives.
B. Discharge criteria for Hospitalized Confirmed case
1. A normal temperature lasting longer than three days AND
2. Resolved respiratory symptoms AND
3. Two consecutive negative PCR test result that were at least one day apart AND /OR
4. Substantially improved acute exudative lesion on chest CT,
 COVID 19 Suspect cases

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