Hubballi: 17 opt for home isolation

DHARWAD: As many as 17 asymptomatic Covid-19 patients in the twin cities have opted for home isolation and are being treated through tele-consultation.
Of the 17 persons 11 are from Hubballi and six from Dharwad.
They are being given treatment for the infection in their respective houses. The state health department commissionerate has allowed asymptomatic positive patients and those with mild symptoms to be isolated in their homes. However, this facility is permitted only after the health team conducts primary investigation and based on triage.
Deputy commissioner Nitesh Patil has asked officials to closely monitor the asymptomatic positive persons. He asked them to document a video on the procedure of treatment and the guidelines to be followed during the treatment period.