The Centre has asked states to ensure implementation of its guidelines to effectively contain the spread of the coronavirus.

New Delhi: The Centre has asked states to ensure implementation of its guidelines to effectively contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued revised guidelines for home isolation on May 10 which continue to be effective as on date.

CoronavirusAccording to the guidelines, very mild and pre-symptomatic Covid-19 patients can opt for home isolation, provided the patient has a room for him/her with toilet facility and has an adult attendant or caregiver.

Also, the patient should agree to monitor his/her health and regularly inform the status to the district surveillance officer for follow-up by surveillance teams.

CoronavirusAn important clause in the revised guidelines is that the treating doctor should be satisfied about the patient opting for home isolation based on medical assessment and assessment of his/her residential accommodation, the government said.

In addition, the patient should fill in an undertaking on self-isolation and should follow home quarantine guidelines, it said.