Healing Body, Mind, Spirit
Those aged 60 and above can receive a second Covid-19 vaccine booster dose voluntarily four to six months after their first booster. For people aged 18 to 59, they can get their second booster shot if they have chronic diseases and after consulting a medical practitioner. This includes those who are at clinical risk of … Read more
Paxlovid antiviral therapy is effective for high-risk COVID-19 patients who have mild to moderate symptoms to prevent the disease from worsening. However, the antiviral treatment has to be initiated within five (5) days from the onset of symptoms. Therefore, if you are in a high-risk group, get a medical assessment early to determine your eligibility … Read more
Beginning 1 March 2022, the protocol for close contact who are fully vaccinated (2 initial doses plus a booster dose) and asymptomatic has been relaxed further. This group of people do not need to be quarantined. However, they will still need to monitor their health status daily, looking out for early symptoms. In addition, they … Read more
Below are useful recently updated flowcharts for those who are diagnosed with Covid-19 infection (positive case) and their close contacts. Flowchart for Positive Case Flowchart for Close Contact
Due to the alarmingly increasing number of Covid-19 cases among healthcare workers (HCW) this month, the Health Ministry has updated its protocol of close contact among HCW, with regards to the needs for testing and isolation. In brief, see below: For the full details, see the attached pdf below: https://klinikong.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HCW-CloseContact-Protocols-202202.pdf