Guidelines For Bringing COVID-19 Patients into Medical Treatment System

Guidelines for Medical Treatment of COVID-19 Patients

If you test positive for COVID-19 with an ATK (antigen test kit), you should take the following steps to get treatment and prevent the spread of the virus.

• Isolate Immediately: Separate yourself from others, especially family members, to avoid spreading the infection.
• Inform Close Contacts: Let anyone you have been in close contact with know about your positive result so they can monitor their health and get tested.
• Contact a Hospital or Healthcare Provider: Seek medical advice from a hospital, clinic, or a dedicated COVID-19 hotline. A doctor will assess your symptoms and recommend the appropriate course of treatment. This may include home isolation with medical monitoring or admission to a hospital if your symptoms are severe.

Criteria for Hospital Admission

Medical professionals may recommend hospital admission for COVID-19 patients who exhibit the following severe symptoms or risk factors:

• High Fever: A fever over 39°C that lasts for more than 24 hours.
• Rapid Breathing: A respiratory rate faster than 25 breaths per minute for adults.
• Low Oxygen Saturation: An oxygen saturation level below 94%.
• Underlying Health Conditions: Patients with pre-existing conditions, those in the "608 group" (over 60, bedridden, or with certain chronic diseases), or others who require close monitoring based on a doctor's judgment.
• For Children: Symptoms such as difficulty breathing, lethargy, or a significant decrease in food or milk intake.