The home-care treatment program for asymptomatic and mildly-symptomatic COVID-19 patients will be extended for the Southern Province from today (September 02).

Accordingly, the program implemented to categorize the patients through the ‘1904’ SMS service as per the level of medical attention needed will be extended to the Southern Province as well.

COVID-19 infected patients with complications and respiratory issues will be hospitalized while patients with other symptoms are directed to suitable care centers.

Patients with no symptoms will be subjected to the home-based treatment plan to manage their infection while remaining at home.

Accordingly, residents in Southern Province with COVID-19 can inform their details and symptoms via a text message to the 1904 hotline.

The patients will be categorized as patients with breathing difficulties (A), patients with fever (B) and asymptomatic patients (C).

Patients are also required to mention their age, National Identify Card (NIC) number, and address in the text message.

Covid patients in the Southern Province should send an SMS to 1904 as follows:

01. Patients with respiratory disorders and other complications:
    A <space> Age <space> Birthday <space> Address

02. People with fever and other symptoms:
    B <space> Age <space> Birthday <space> Address

03. Asymptomatic patients:
    C <space> Age <space> Birthday <space> Address

This program was introduced in the Western Province on the 19th of August and is operative continuously in the province.