T.N. updates COVID-19 triage, treatment protocol
The Hindu
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Tamil Nadu has updated its COVID-19 triage and treatment protocol in the light of the rapid surge in fresh coronavirus infections and Omicron variant.
According to a Government Order issued on Monday, an expert committee meeting was convened on December 30, 2021, to revise the existing clinical management protocols to guide the State’s response and handling of the new variant, Omicron. Patients eligible for home isolation and treatment in primary care facilities were reaching higher facilities due to panic and lack of awareness. This resulted in the utilisation of time and resources of treating hospitals that needs to be prioritised for severe COVID-19 cases.
The committee recommended updated guidelines for initial triaging and managing COVID-19 patients at all healthcare facilities other than medical college hospitals/government hospitals/dedicated COVID-19 hospitals.