Hospital Discharge Related Questions

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Hospital Discharge Related Questions[edit | edit source]

Can patients who are no longer symptomatic but still test positive for COVID-19 be discharged[edit | edit source]

If after discharge a patient shows new symptoms of COVID-19, should they be isolated and tested again?[edit | edit source]

If after discharge, close contacts of a patient test positive, should they self-isolate again?[edit | edit source]

After discharge, should patients continue to wear a face mask?[edit | edit source]

How soon after discharge can patients return to thier jobs?[edit | edit source]

Can discharged patients use public places and transportation?[edit | edit source]

What should be expected after leaving the hospital?