Covid 19

1. Contributed by
Dr. Darshan Sheth (MBBS, MHA) & Dr. Amrit Jha (MBBS, MS Ortho)
COVID-19 Care
A hand guide
Updated as on 08 July 2020

2. Your Family Doc is your COVID guardian
If you show ANY of the COVID symptoms
Doctor to Prescribe
COVID Test
Doctor to Prescribe either:
- Home Quarantine
- Admission to COVID Care Centre
(Institutional Quarantine)
- Admission to Hospital
BMC has relaxed the testing condition to allow Mumbai citizens to undertake COVID test without doctor prescription
(only for symptomatic cases or direct contacts of confirmed patients by submitting self declaration form).
Fever Cough Breathlessness Fatigue Diarrhea Loss of smell/taste
Consult a Family
Doctor
If COVID Suspect
As per MoHFW Protocol
If COVID Positive
As per MoHFW protocol, one cannot undertake COVID test or get admitted to a hospital without doctor’s prescription

3. Where do I get COVID Tested?
At Govt / ICMR Authorized Test Center
Visit a Lab Near You Book Sample Collection at Home
Note only RT- PCR Test is a valid confirmation of COVID diagnosis. Rapid Test does not provide accurate results and is not
accepted by Insurance Cos for processing insurance claims.
Test Charges: ₹ 2500
RT- PCR TEST
Test Charges: ₹ 2800
(https://covid.icmr.org.in) Thyrocare – Click here to book online
Metropolis – Click here to book online

4. Mild Moderate Severe
Higher than 94% 90-94% Lower than 90%Oxygen Saturation Level
(measured by Oximeter)
If your house has
- 2 Washrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Otherwise
Inst. QuarantineHome Quarantine
No Co-morbid
Conditions*
+
Chest X-Ray - Normal
+
Age <60
Hospitalization
Inst. Quarantine
Otherwise
Hospitalization
Initially in regular ward;
If condition escalates, then ICU
Case Severity
Co-morbid conditions refers to hypertension, diabetes, chronic heart/kidney/lung/liver disease or cancer.
In what cases does a Doctor prescribe Hospitalization?
As per MoHFW Protocol

5. What are the Hospitalization Charges, say in Mumbai?
Small Mid Sized Large
Rs. 2-4 lacs Rs. 6-8 lacs Rs. 10-15 lacs
Govt or Municipal Hospital
Free
Rs. 50K – 1 lac Rs. 1 – 3 lacs Rs. 5 – 10 lacs NONE
Note Institutional Quarantine at Govt COVID Care Centers such as BKC MMRDA Ground, Goregaon NSE Ground, NSCI Worli etc
are free. COVID Centers set up by private institutions and NGOs have nominal charges of Rs. 1000 – 3000 / day.
Treatment Cost
Initial Deposit
Note ICU Ward in Govt Hospital are
comparable to Pvt. Hospital.
However, Regular Ward of Govt
Hospitals are below average due to
low ratio of doctors and staff
attendants
While Maharashtra Govt has announced 80% of beds across all private
hospitals and nursing homes to be reserved for COVID-19 and has capped the
price of COVID treatment, the same are not being implemented in practice
Private Hospital Public Hospital

6. What should I do for Home Quarantine?
Subscribe to Home Care Packages Home Quarantine Measures
Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital
Medical Kit | Doctor Video Consult | Nurse Remote Consult
P.D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research
Packages starting at Rs. 5,625/-
1. Ensure you have a care-giver in family to provide
care 24x7
2. Stay in a well-ventilated room with attached/
separate washroom
3. Stay away from elderly people, pregnant women,
children & persons with co-morbidities
4. Measure temperature, pulse rate, oxygen
saturation at regular intervals and report to your
doctor
5. Take medications as advised by your doctorhttps://www.hindujahospital.com/covidcareathome/
Call 1800 22 1166 or 93249 47776
Packages starting at Rs. 6,750/-
Call +91 22 6766 8181
If you face symptoms of breathlessness / chest tightening, then consult your doctor and visit nearest hospital center immediately.

7. What Precautions should I take?
COVID Kit at Home
Buy Oximeter
Govt Helpline Nos
1075 National Helpline
1916 BMC Helpline (Mumbai)
108 Ambulance
Download App
OR
• Paracetamol
• Betadine for Mouthwash and Gargle
• Vitamin C and D3
• Vitamin B Complex
• Vaporizer and Capsules for Steam
• Oximeter
• Oxygen cylinder (for emergency only)
1. Sanitize your hands every 2 to 4 hours
2. Avoid closed room spaces for long duration
3. If one leaves stays outdoor for long, then on returning
home one should head straight to the bathroom, have a
bath and the clothes should be washed in warm water
4. Measure your oxygen saturation levels daily
COVID Precautions
iCare Health
Monitor
http://www.icarefit.com/
Download APK (not on Playstore)Local or online
pharmacies

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This guide is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.