<p>A political row has erupted in Kerala over the state government’s decision to offer home care option for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients. The Opposition Congress has alleged that the state government was trying to get rid of its responsibility towards the coronavirus patients.</p>.<p>The Kerala government has decided to commence home care as per the ICMR guidelines. Many states have already initiated home care for asymptomatic patients.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-andhra-pradesh-reports-record-8147-cases-karnataka-government-changes-rates-for-rt-pcr-antigen-testing-864013.html" target="_blank"><strong>For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said initially health workers who get Covid-19 infection would be given the home care option and no one will be compelled to take the option. A major chunk of the virus patients were asymptomatic or have mild symptoms only.</p>.<p>Strict vigilance would be made to ensure that those on home care did not flout the quarantine.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank">CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</a></strong></p>.<p>Vijayan also said about 25,536 beds for Covid-19 patients were already available in Kerala.</p>.<p>Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala alleged that there was no clarity in the government decision on home care. Meanwhile, a section of health workers was also learnt to be apprehensive about home care, especially about patients following the quarantine norms diligently.</p>
<p>A political row has erupted in Kerala over the state government’s decision to offer home care option for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients. The Opposition Congress has alleged that the state government was trying to get rid of its responsibility towards the coronavirus patients.</p>.<p>The Kerala government has decided to commence home care as per the ICMR guidelines. Many states have already initiated home care for asymptomatic patients.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-andhra-pradesh-reports-record-8147-cases-karnataka-government-changes-rates-for-rt-pcr-antigen-testing-864013.html" target="_blank"><strong>For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said initially health workers who get Covid-19 infection would be given the home care option and no one will be compelled to take the option. A major chunk of the virus patients were asymptomatic or have mild symptoms only.</p>.<p>Strict vigilance would be made to ensure that those on home care did not flout the quarantine.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank">CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</a></strong></p>.<p>Vijayan also said about 25,536 beds for Covid-19 patients were already available in Kerala.</p>.<p>Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala alleged that there was no clarity in the government decision on home care. Meanwhile, a section of health workers was also learnt to be apprehensive about home care, especially about patients following the quarantine norms diligently.</p>
