*Correction: At 5:34, the acceptable oxygen level readings on an oximeter should be between 95% and 100%.
In this #TalkingPointExtra Q&A on Singapore’s Home Recovery Programme, find out how to keep your family safe - with tips from recovered patients and Dr Rachel Teoh, general practitioner and founder of telemedicine platform MaNaDr.
00:00 What should I pack to prepare for isolation in my room? (not a bug out bag but a bug in?) 01:16 How my meals and utensils should be handled 01:48 What to do with my trash 02:04 Should my laundry be washed separately? 02:44 How to share a bathroom/toilet safely 03:10 Can I open the door to talk to my family, if I stand back and mask up? 03:47 Can my pet go in and out of my room? 04:10 Can I hang out on my balcony? 04:50 Can I chill in the living room if no one else is home? 04:52 Can I step out into the corridor to water my plants when no one’s around? 04:59 Where to get help with errands and non-medical needs 05:10 How to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. What thermometer, oximeter and blood pressure readings to watch out for. (Note: The correct oxygen level readings should be 95% to 100%) 05:48 When can I self-discharge, if I am vaccinated/unvaccinated? 06:00 How to disinfect the room after isolation ends (More details here: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/public-cleanliness/environmental-cleaning-guidelines/guidelines/cleaning-and-disinfection-guidelines-for-households-on-home-recovery)
Since October 10, 2021, home recovery has been the default care arrangement for most COVID-19 patients with mild or no symptoms, no serious comorbidities, and depending on age and vaccination status.
