Karnataka government issues further guidelines for Medical triage and follow-up of Covid-19 positive persons

The Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare through circular dated 09-05-2021 has issued further guidelines for Medical triage and follow-up of Covid-19 positive persons. The person who has tested positive for COVID-19 shall undergo triaging for a decision about placing him/her under home isolation, admission to a CCC or DCHC or DCH. The triaging can be done by telephonic mode or physical method. The physical triage shall be in a health center/ hospital/ a suitable facility in the ward/ village / home etc. and done by a team of qualified and competent medical and health professionals that shall include MBBS AYUSH / PG residents/ interns/ others.