Ministry of Health simplifies the procedure to get out of self-isolation

A negative PCR test and the absence of clinical symptoms will be sufficient for a person to fall into the category of recovered.

The Health Ministry will change the testing algorithm to get out of self-isolation, said Deputy Minister of Health, State Chief Medical Officer Viktor Lyashko.

“This week, the testing algorithm will be modified and it will be possible to complete self-isolation, in the absence of clinical symptoms, on day 14 without PCR testing. And the PCR testing will be changed to days 7-9, which will allow you to exit the self-isolation without waiting 14 days, “Lyashko explained.

He also noted that a negative PCR test and the absence of clinical symptoms will already be enough for a person to fall into the category of recovered. According to him, those who have already had coronavirus, but are still in outpatient treatment, can take a free test.

Lyashko added that free PCR tests are also provided to patients with clinical signs of coronavirus disease and pneumonia patients who are in hospitals and await laboratory diagnoses to determine the pathogen.

Earlier, Viktor Lyashko named a symptom that almost always indicates COVID-19.

Coronavirus testing rules will be updated

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