Suspect, probable, or confirmed virus-stricken QC residents who are asymptomatic or with mild symptoms shall remain on home quarantine.
The Quezon City government formally authorized home isolation again for certain residents as the city grapples with a COVID-19 surge fueled by the highly infectious Omicron variant.
“Given the characteristics of Omicron and our current vaccination rate, the Department of Health has changed its protocols to stress home care so as to avoid congestion of hospitals and facilities,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said in a text message on Friday, January 14. Suspect, probable, or confirmed COVID-19 cases who exhibit at least moderate symptoms, or who belong to vulnerable groups, such as senior citizens, those with comorbidities, pregnant women, children, and unvaccinated individuals, shall be transferred to city-owned hospitals or isolation facilities.
“It has been reported to us that the majority of recent cases of COVID-19 are either asymptomatic or have very mild symptoms. These cases usually recover with minimal intervention and may be managed at home under proper medical guidance and monitoring,” Belmonte said in a statement.
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