Ren Ecosystem. What To Do If You're Showing Covid Symptoms or Tested Positive?

If showing Covid symptoms but haven't got tested:

Conduct a RT-PCR test for absolute confirmation.

If Covid Positive: What Should You Do?

Step 1:

Go to MySejahtera Helpdesk, update your COVID19 status. Inform that you're positive & complete the form.

Step 2:

Get a Pulse Oximeter to check your oxygen level and pulse at least 3 times a day. Record you readings accordingly.

Step 3:

Monitor breathing patterns and record your symptoms daily.

Step 4:

Your respective Pusat Kesihatan Daerah (PKD) should contact you to set an appointment to get yourself a COVID-19 band at a Klinik Kesihatan nearby. PKD should call you daily to ask about your symptoms.

Step 5:

Traditionally, an ambulance is supposed pick you up and send you to either the hospital or quarantine centre to seek medical treatment. However, quarantine centres & hospitals are now too full to accept patients. Thus, your self-monitoring at home is extremely vital.

How to Self-monitor when quarantining at home?

Use a Pulse Oximeter to monitor your oxygen saturation (%SpO2). Seek medical attention immediately when %SpO2 is below 95%.
Request family members to observe for abnormal breathing pattern (you may not realize it for yourself but others will)

To prevent spreading Covid-19 to others:

Stay home and isolate yourself from other people.
Wear double mask over your nose and mouth if you must be around other people or animals, including pets.
Sanitize common area at every exposure.
Avoid sharing personal household items.
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Clean your hands often and cover your coughs and sneezes.

CRITICAL: When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention?

Seek Emergency Medical Care IMMEDIATELY When:

Pulse Oximeter %SpO2 level drops below 95%. (Please do not wait until it's too late.) Monitor Oxygen saturation level at least 3 times a day.
Shortness of breath / Abnormal breathing pattern / Breathing difficulty.
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
Inability to wake or stay awake.
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Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone.

Where to seek medical attention?

Go to your closest hospital (Emergency Department) or contact 999 for an ambulance immediately!
Avoid private clinics. They may lack equipments/facilities and will still refer you to the closest hospital.