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Do patients with confirmed or suspected covid-19 need to be admitted to the hospital?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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No: Patients with no symptoms or mild symptoms self quarantine at home. Patients with moderate to severe symptoms and patients that are unable to follow recommendations remain in the hospital.

Answered 4/13/2020

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Do patients with confirmed or suspected covid-19 need to be admitted to the hospital?

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