In Ukraine, the period of self-isolation of patients with COVID-19 has been reduced .
In Ukraine, patients with COVID-19 can now complete self-isolation within 5 days of the onset of symptoms or a positive test.
Ukraine , Ukraingate , 7 , February , 2022 | Ukraine News
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“The Ministry of Health has amended 722 orders of the Organization for the Care of Coronavirus Diseases (COVID-19),” the statement said.
It is reported that the changes “reduced the duration of both outpatient and inpatient treatment.”
It is noted that previously the patient had to be treated for 10 days from the date of onset of symptoms or from the date of taking the material for testing. Retesting for COVID-19 could also be performed no earlier than 10 days after the onset of symptoms or the first positive test.
“Now re-testing for the presence of the virus in the body can be performed 5 days after the onset of symptoms or a positive PCR test result. It is important that this is only PCR testing. If a person received a negative PCR test and has no symptoms of the disease, then self-isolation can be completed, “- said the Ministry of Health.
Also, “self-isolation can be completed in the absence of symptoms after 5 days from the date of their appearance or from the date of receipt of a positive test result.”
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In addition, the requirements for retesting have changed. A case of asymptomatic COVID-19 is now confirmed, but was confirmed by a rapid antigen test. The main condition is contact with the confirmed case of COVID-19.
Previously, rapid confirmation was sufficient only for individuals with COVID-19 symptoms. Confirmation by PCR was required for asymptomatic patients.
“Amendments to the order also prioritized efforts to track contacts of COVID-19 cases. In the context of the “red” level of epidemic danger, only contacts with a high risk of infection and serious consequences of the disease will now be monitored. high risk, such as hospitals and long-term care facilities, ”the statement said.
It is reported that those who have received a full course of vaccination and revaccination will be considered low-risk contacts.
Addition
In Ukraine, 4.3 million cases of coronavirus disease COVID-19 have already been recorded, an increase over the day, February 6, – more than 23 thousand, which is less than the day before, however, the traditional decrease for the weekend.
Source: Ukrgate
