According to the official Singapore government portal, from Sept 18, Home Recovery will be extended to fully immunized COVID-19 outpatients. Individuals who meet the guidelines will be able to begin their recovery at home immediately.
It is part of Singapore’s transformation into a COVID-resilient nation.
Are you eligible for Home Recovery?
From September 18, 2021, people testing positive for COVID-19 and meet the following criteria are eligible:
(a) Fully vaccinated;
(b) Aged 12 to 69 years old;
(c) Have no or mild symptoms;
(d) Have no severe comorbidities.
(e) Have no household members who are more than 80 years old or are in one of the vulnerable groups
You will need to have a room, preferably with an attached bathroom.
From 18 Sep, Home Recovery will be expanded to fully vaccinated COVID-19 patients between 12-69 years old as the default care management model. Individuals who meet the criteria will be able to immediately start their recovery at home.
For more: https://t.co/Xd0sQKFr8f
— Singapore Government (@govsingapore) September 17, 2021
What if my home environment does not allow me to recover at home?
If your home environment is evaluated to be unsuitable for Home Recovery, MOH will make the arrangements for you to improve at a Community Care Facility.
My child has tested positive for COVID-19. Can I bring it home to recover?
Yes, you may bring your child home to recover if he/she is at least five years old and has no comorbidities (diseases) or underlying illnesses.
Your child will be assessed at a hospital first for suitability before you can bring him/her home to recuperate.
What can I anticipate during my Home Recovery period?
At the start:
You will receive an SMS within 24 hours, with a link to provide your details to start your 10-day Home Recovery safely. You will be issued an Isolation Order and may be tagged with an electronic monitoring device.
Your household members will have to register themselves as your close contacts using the same link. They will receive an electronic Quarantine Order via SMS.
A Home Recovery Buddy will be in touch with you and provide you with the necessary information.
During the recovery period:
Do not leave your room and maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
Arrange for contactless transactions and ensure items are bagged securely to reduce exposure to others.
Record your body temperature, pulse rate, and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) at least once a day via the link provided in your Home Recovery Booklet.
Contact your 24/7 designated telemedicine provider if you require medical assistance. Call 995 if it is a medical emergency.
Do not receive any visitors to your house.
Schedule a test through your designated telemedicine provider. On Day 6, you may choose to take a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test. If your PCR test is negative or has a low viral load, you may be discharged on Day 7.
If you choose not to schedule a PCR test, continue to isolate yourself until Day 10. There will be no further tests, as long as you are well.
What follows after I am discharged?
After your discharge, minimize social interactions for the next seven days.
If you need more time to rest, you may request a Medical Certificate of up to 7 days from your designated telemedicine provider.
I do not have a pulse-oximeter and/or thermometer at home. How can I get these items?
You can request for a care package to be sent to you. It includes a thermometer, pulse-oximeter, surgical masks, and hand sanitizer.
What should I take note of if one of my household members is on Home Recovery?
● Practice good personal hygiene.
● Avoid any physical or face-to-face contact with the patient to prevent onward transmission of the virus.
● Arrange for contactless deliveries when ordering essential items (e.g., food, groceries).
Why are some COVID-19 patients under Home Recovery discharged earlier than their household members who are under QoS?
For fully vaccinated infected people, the viral load reduces very quickly and typically clears by Day 7. Whereas for someone exposed to the virus and on QO, their viral load may take up to 10 days to build up and for the illness to manifest itself.
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