KOHIMA, JULY 23 (MExN): The Nagaland Government has issued an advisory for patients coming to Nagaland for treatment of non COVID illnesses. The advisory issued through the DIPR said that all patients coming to the state for treatment of non-COVID health problems will have to produce a negative COVID-19 test report done by Real Time rt-PCR (Gold Test) of the patient as well as attendant(s). An acceptance letter from the referring-in hospital i.e. the hospital where patient will be treated is also required. Only one attendant per patient at a time will be allowed inside the ward and they must adhere to safety protocol.
In the course treatment, COVID-19 Testing by Rapid Antigen Test or by Truenat will be conducted in the following situations: (a) Patient & their attendant(s) will be tested between 5th to 10th day of arrival; and pre-op investigation for patients undergoing aerosol generating surgical/non-surgical interventions. The cost of such tests will be paid by the patient fixed by the department from time to time. If any patient or attendants(s) develops any sign/symptoms of ILI, SARI or COVID-19, the hospital shall immediately report to the District Surveillance Unit and such cases will be immediately kept in isolation till the lab result is available. If tested positive, all such cases will be transferred to COVID Care Centre or COVID-19 Hospital.
The hospitals have also been directed to maintain a record on details of all patients and their attendant(s) from outside the State, which will be submitted weekly to the Chief Medical Officer. The State Toll Free Health Helpline can be reached at 1800-345-0019 for any queries.
