Home-based care refers to adequately monitoring and caring for COVID-19 patients at the home.
Home-based care is provided by a caregiver who is a household member or community volunteer under the guidance of trained health workers.
Lines of communication between the caregiver and trained health workers should be established for the duration of the home-based care period.
Monitoring patients and caregivers in the home can be done by trained health extension workers through a daily telephone call and a weekly home visit.
Monitoring involves;

Detection of worsening of COVID-19 symptoms or development of new symptoms
Ensuring adherence to IPC requirements
Follow-up for development of COVID-19 symptoms among care-givers and family members

Care at home involves overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, application of IPC practices, ensuring access to food, emotional support and fulfilling other necessities.