After a review meeting by PM over COVID situation, we have revised our discharge policy with severity categorised into mild and moderate cases: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry

Mild case discharge after at least 7 days from testing positive & non-emergency for 3 successive days, no need for testing prior to discharge…: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry

Moderate case – if there is resolution of symptoms, patient maintains O2 saturation> 93% for 3 successive days (without O2)..such patient will be discharged…: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry