Covid-19 Home Care Guide
This Covid-19 Home Care Guide has been published by the Zuid-Afrikaanse Hospital and may change as new information becomes available on treatment and care of Covid-19.
Please follow this link to access the full guideline.
A person who is diagnosed with COVID-19 and able to stay home, will experience mild symptoms.
The duration of the symptoms varies from person to person and can last between a few days to more than a week. Most people might feel better within a week. It is important that you follow the doctor’s recommendations and isolate yourself at home.
Treating COVID-19 at home includes relieving symptoms, rest, taking fluids and pain relievers where necessary.
The guideline in this booklet is a compilation of advice and guidelines as set out by the WHO, CDC, NICD, DoH and doctors at Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital, to name a few.
It is important to prevent the virus from spreading to members in your household when a person isolates at home.
The important things to remember are:
- Isolate yourself at home. Stay at home for a minimum of 14 days from the day your symptoms started. Do not leave your house, except if you need medical support. Do not visit public areas or go shopping.
- Take care of yourself. Get enough rest and drink plenty of fluids. Take over-the-counter medicines and vitamins to support your health and symptoms. Eat a healthy diet. Sit in the sun every day for a few minutes.
- Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care so that they are correctly prepared for your arrival. Seek medical care if you develop any emergency warning signs.
- Avoid public transport, taxis, busses, sharing rides or trains.
Source: Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital