Table 1. Inclusion criteria for the pathway.

SaO2: oxygen saturation

Inclusion criteria for the pathway	Clinical features where admission should be considered
COVID-19 viral swab positive or high clinical suspicion	SaO2 <90%
SaO­2 of 90-94% on room air at rest	Respiratory rate >24/min
Ability to use the pulse oximeter correctly	C-reactive protein (CRP) >100mg/L
Discharge decision made by a registrar or consultant	>10% pulmonary infiltrates on chest radiograph (estimated)
	Elevated troponin
	Significant diagnosed co-morbidity (including but not limited to: chronic lung disease, ischaemic heart disease)
	Representation to healthcare