Government issues recommendations for managing COVID-19 cases at home

The Government of Georgia has developed recommendations for managing COVID-19 cases at home. The main recommendation is to stay home.

"Do not go to work, school, shop or public places. Do not use public transport or taxis," reads the recommendation.

The infected must spend most of their time in isolation, without direct contact with a family member.

"If contact with family members is unavoidable, all family members should wear masks; family members should not use common itmes, dishes, towels, linens, telephones, etc. The room should be ventilated frequently by opening the window.

Frequently touched surfaces as well as bathrooms should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, for example, desk surfaces, door handles, cell phones.

Drinking plenty of fluids is essential. The infected person should not take antibiotics or any other medication without the doctor's prescription.

If the infected persons have coughing symptoms, they should avoid lying on their backs.

It is advisable for the infected people to observe their own symptoms carefully and contact a family doctor or 112 in case of significant or rapid deterioration of health, as well as in case of shortness of breath, cyanosis of the face or lips, etc. At the same time, it is desirable for the infected people to warn the operator that they are Covid-19-postive,” reads the protocol approved by the government.