9 Release of Isolation and Notes after Discharge

9.1 Release of Isolation and Discharge Standards

9.1.1 With normal body temperature for more than 3 days;

9.1.2 With significantly recovered respiratory symptom s;

9.1.3 Lung imaging shows obvious absorption and recovery of acute exudative lesion;

9.1.4 With negative results of the nucleic acid tests of respiratory pathogens for consecutive two times(sampling interval at least 1 day).

Patients meeting the standards mentioned above can be released from the isolation and discharged.

9.2 Notes after Discharge

9.2.1 Designated hospitals should strengthen communication with basic medical institutions in patients’ residence, share medical records,and forward information of discharged cases to relevant neighborhood committee and basic medical institutions.

9.2.2 Discharged cases are recommended for continuous health monitor for 14 days, wearing facial masks, living in a ventilated single room, reducing frequency of close contact with family members, eating alone, keeping hand hygiene and avoiding outdoor activities due to the compromised immunome and risk of being infected with other pathogens.

9.2.3 A follow-up and return visit in the second and fourth weeks respectively after discharge is recommended.