New guidelines for Covid care in Karnataka By IANS | 1 Views New guidelines for Covid care in Karnataka. Image Source: IANS News Bengaluru, April 20 : Amid surging cases during the second wave of the pandemic, the Karnataka Health Department on Tuesday issued new guidelines for treating Covid patients. "In view of the alarming rise in cases amid the second wave, the guidelines are meant to facilitate effective management of patients under home isolation, home care, at Covid care centre, designated Covid health centre or Covid hospital," said state Health Secretary Jawaid Akhtar in an order. As per the guidelines, asymptomatic or mild case patients should be self-isolated at their residence, with a caregiver on 24-hour basis.