COVID-19
Acute COVID-19 in special populations

Jay (65 years old)

Jay is a 65-year-old devoted grandfather who spends his time gardening and watching over his 3-year-old grandson. He has type 2 diabetes and tested positive for COVID-19 today after the onset of symptoms 4 days ago. He presents with a fever of 38.5°C, tachypnoea with a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation of 93% on room air. He reports feeling weak and has no other symptoms. Jay takes metformin and saxagliptin for his diabetes.

What is the most appropriate next step for this patient?