{"id":40250,"date":"2022-01-24T09:37:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T01:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/?p=40250"},"modified":"2022-07-19T10:55:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T02:55:11","slug":"guidelines-and-protocols-for-confirmed-covid-19-cases-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/guidelines-and-protocols-for-confirmed-covid-19-cases-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines for Confirmed Covid-19 Positive Cases Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"40250\" class=\"elementor elementor-40250\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-21df43b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21df43b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f3102e7\" data-id=\"f3102e7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62aae36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62aae36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the health care capacity and the ability to admit everyone to hospitals or Pusat Kuarantin dan Rawatan COVID-19 Berisiko Rendah (PKRC). Eighty percent of COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic and can therefore be monitored at home.<\/p><br \/><p>If the symptoms worsen\/ having warning signs (Red Flags &#8211; see below) i.e CAT 2 Moderate and beyond, the patient will be referred to the PKRC or hospital for further management. CAT 2 Moderate, CAT 3, CAT 4 and CAT 5: Patient in these categories are to be admitted to the PKRC or hospital.<\/p><br \/><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- the r files -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2295541292\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><br \/><p>If you suspect you contracted Covid-19, you can perform a self-test or a professional Test, report it on MySejahtera or any Health District Offices (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/covid19-travel-information-testing-quarantine-hotels-malaysia\/#pkd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List of HDOs\/ Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah<\/a>).<\/p><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"(Baru) Update MySejahtera Positif Covid Untuk Anda\/ Tanggungan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hk8ZyfV-8Vk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Report a Positive Covid-19 Test Result on MySejahtera\/ Cara Update MySejahtera jika positif\u00a0 &#8211; VIDEO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hk8ZyfV-8Vk\">For Dependent<\/a>\u00a0 OR\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hk8ZyfV-8Vk&amp;t=15s\">Yourself:<\/a> You don&#8217;t have to &#8220;Add Vaccine Dependent&#8221;<\/p><br \/><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/cara-update-mysejahtera-jika-positif-covid\/\">Steps on How to Report a Covid Positive Case on MySejahtera<\/a><\/p><br \/><h3>COVID-19 Assessment Centres (CAC)<\/h3><p>COVID-19 Assessment Centres (CAC) can be setup at health clinics\/ klinik desa\/ klinik komuniti\/ PKRC or other suitable facilities identified by the district health office (DHO)\/ state health department.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Confirmed COVID-19 cases are assessed on their suitability for home<br \/>monitoring or need for admission to PKRC\/ hospital<\/li><li>DHO will do the initial triage and instruct patient to go to the CAC<\/li><li>Assess and determine a care plan for COVID-19 cases to be monitored at home\u00a0<\/li><li>Provide patient with contact number (On Call number\/ CAC Hotline\/ CAC number\/ any other number suggested by district health office)<\/li><li>Monitor patient\u2019s condition through telephone call\/ virtual clinic\/ Virtual Health<br \/>Advisory using Adult\/ Paediatric COVID-19 Home Assessment Tool for Health<br \/>Care Provider<\/li><li>Arrange home visit if necessary<\/li><li>Carry out contact tracing<\/li><li>Evaluate and discharge patients who have completed the home isolation period<br \/>and issue Release Order<\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- the r files -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2295541292\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><br \/><h3>Patients Qualified for Home Monitoring:<\/h3><p>a. CAT 1 (No symptoms) and CAT 2 &#8211; Mild, irrespective of age;<br \/>b. Patient without or with stable \/ controlled morbidity (e.g. diabetes mellitus,<br \/>cardiovascular disease, chronic pulmonary disease including asthma, chronic renal disease, hypertension);<br \/>c. Patient without End Stage Renal Failure (ESRF);<br \/>d. Patient who is non- immunocompromised;<br \/>e. Patient with BMI&lt;35 kg\/m2;<br \/>f. Patient found to be stable after evaluation at CAC; and<br \/>g. Suitable obstetric patient (Refer to this document at <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.moh.gov.my\/garis-panduan\/garis-panduan-kkm\/ANNEX_2m_Guidelines_on_Home_Monitoring_and_Clinical_Protocol_at_Primary_Care_for_Cat_1_and_2_Mild_Confirmed_COVID-19_Cases_02122021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 14<\/a> for pregnant mothers who are eligible for home monitoring) <br \/>h. Adhere to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)<\/p><br \/><h4>Fulfill These Conditions:<\/h4><p>i. Have access to telephone and contactable all the time;<br \/>ii. Able to adhere to home isolation (separate bedroom, well ventilated<br \/>preferably with attached bathroom)\u00a0<br \/>iii. Other occupants in the house do not have immunocompromised conditions;<br \/>iv. Suitable caregiver (who is not in the high risk group) available in the house;<br \/>v. Personal transport available to bring patient from their home to the clinic\/<br \/>hospital (avoid using public transport); and<br \/>vi. Visitors should not be allowed in the home.<\/p><br \/><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- the r files -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2295541292\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><br \/><h4>Pulse Oximeter<\/h4><p>One of the warning sign is hypoxaemia, the reduction in oxygen saturation level in the red blood cells. A pulse oximeter measures the oxygen saturation of haemoglobin in the arterial blood (SpO2). Fingertip pulse oximeter can be provided for the following patients:<br \/>i. Those with comorbidities irrespective of age;<br \/>ii. 60 years old and above;<br \/>iii. Pregnant;<br \/>vi. BMI \u226530 kg\/m2 to &lt;35 kg\/m2;<br \/>v. Category 2 Mild; and<br \/>vi. Patient who have not completed vaccination or within two weeks of completed<br \/>vaccination.<\/p><br \/><h3>Standard Operating Procedures &#8211; SOPs For Patients Monitored at Home<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40296 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cat-1-and-2-mild-covid19-positive-cases-home-monitoring-sops-1024x836.png\" alt=\"cat 1 and 2 mild covid19 positive cases home monitoring sops\" width=\"1024\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cat-1-and-2-mild-covid19-positive-cases-home-monitoring-sops-1024x836.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cat-1-and-2-mild-covid19-positive-cases-home-monitoring-sops-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cat-1-and-2-mild-covid19-positive-cases-home-monitoring-sops-768x627.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cat-1-and-2-mild-covid19-positive-cases-home-monitoring-sops-600x490.png 600w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cat-1-and-2-mild-covid19-positive-cases-home-monitoring-sops.png 1110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><ul><li>To stay home, maintain physical distance with other household members, limit movements in the house and avoid visitors<\/li><li>To comply with basic preventive measures e.g. wear face mask, regular hand washing, and practice cough etiquettes<\/li><li>To separate eating utensils, tableware (fork, knife, plate etc.), towels for their personal use.<\/li><li>To report health status daily through MySejahtera\/ attend phone calls from health care provider.<\/li><li>Ministry of Health may SMS or call the patients using 03-2703 3000 to remind them to complete HAT, if they need to go to the nearest CAC for further evaluation if symptoms worsen, etc.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MySejahtera Home Assessment Tool (H.A.T.) | Cara Buat | How To\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rkfWIE_jKUI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Report daily health status by answering the assessment questions on the Home Assessment Tool (H.A.T.)<\/p><br \/><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- the r files -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2295541292\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><br \/><h4>Red Flag Warning signs include:<\/h4><p>a. Shortness of breath<br \/>b. Coughing up blood<br \/>c. Blue dicolouration of lips, extrimities, and face<br \/>d. Prolonged fever &gt;38oC for 3 days<br \/>e. Altered consciousness<br \/>f. Vomiting and diarrhoea<br \/>g. Reduced oral intake<br \/>h. Reduced or no urine output<br \/>i. Chest tightness<br \/>j. Cold and clammy skin<br \/>k. Per vaginal bleeding<br \/>l. Persistent abdominal pain<\/p><br \/><h4>Completion and Discharge from Home Monitoring<\/h4><ul><li>If patient remains asymptomatic for the number of quarantine days required after the date of their first positive test or since onset of illness<\/li><li>Able to ambulate without assistance and self-administer medications<\/li><li>Attend CAC to be assessed, obtain Release Order and remove the wristband if no Digital HSO was issued. If required, request for medical certificate and Discharge note\u00a0<\/li><li>Repeat Covid-19 swab test is not required for confirmed case before discharge from home monitoring<\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- the r files -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8391684328362487\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2295541292\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42089 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1024x21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-300x6.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-768x16.png 768w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-1536x31.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-2048x42.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/horizontal-line-600x12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><h4>Quarantine Days for Confirmed COVID-19 Cases<\/h4><ul><li data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-listid=\"20\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COVID-19\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">positive cases\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">must quarantine for SEVEN (7) days regardless of vaccination status. However, they can be released earlier if tested negative by a supervised RTK-Antigen test on day 4 or later. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-listid=\"20\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asymptomatic\u00a0close contacts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, regardless of vaccination status, are no longer required to quarantine.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-listid=\"20\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Symptomatic\u00a0close contacts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, regardless of vaccination status, are encouraged to self-quarantine and perform RTK-Antigen self-test on the day of onset of symptoms and on the third day. If tested negative and symptoms have improved, they may end the quarantine.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><strong>Test and release procedure<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"has-small-font-size\">COVID-19 positive cases have the option to end quarantine earlier if their supervised RTK-Ag test result on Day-4 is negative. This test can be done at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/covid-19-screening-tests-malaysia\/\">Nearest Health Facility for Professional Covid Test<\/a> or virtually (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/type-of-virtual-professional-covid-tests\/\">Virtual Professional Covid Tests<\/a>)<\/li><li class=\"has-small-font-size\">This RTK-Ag test can also be done on Day-5 or 6 for the purpose of early release from quarantine.<\/li><li class=\"has-small-font-size\">If tested positive, they must continue to quarantine until Day-7. No other test needed after completion of quarantine.<\/li><\/ul><p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/covidprotocol.moh.gov.my\/en\/kes-positif\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MOH Covid-19 Protocol 1st May 2022<\/a><\/p><br \/><h4>Source<\/h4><ul><li>For more detailed info: <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.moh.gov.my\/garis-panduan\/garis-panduan-kkm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">covid-19 moh my: garis panduan kkm<\/a> &#8211; ANNEX 2: \u00a0Management of Suspected, Probable and Confirmed COVID-19. 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