COVID-19 Guidelines effective 1 April 2023
- Pre-admission test
RTK test is not compulsory for all admissions and procedures, as the Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) will decide to perform the test after assessing the patient’s history. However, RTK test is required for symptomatic patients. - Admission of Post-COVID Patient
A post-COVID patient of Day 8 onward must be tested with the RTK test. If the RTK result is negative, patient will be admitted into the general ward whereas if the RTK result is positive, patient is to be deferred until asymptomatic and repeat test before the next admission. - Admission of Patient with a Closed Contact
A patient with a recent history of close contact must be tested with RTK test by the RMP after assessing the patient’s history. If the RTK result is negative, patient will be admitted into the general ward whereas if the RTK result is positive, patient is to be deferred until asymptomatic and repeat test before the next admission. - RTK Test for Patient’s Asymptomatic Companion
RTK test is not required for patient’s companion in the wards. The companion is allowed to enter or exit the wards without restrictions.
