On the 31st December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) China country office reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China now known to be caused by a novel virus. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been confirmed as the causative v...irus of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cases have now been identified in over 100 countries including South Africa.
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13 марта 2020 г.
В настоящем документе содержится оперативное руководство для государств-членов по срочному расследованию предполагаемых ...лучаев заболевания COVID-19 после получения оповещения или сигнала. Настоящий документ должен использоваться местными, региональными или национальными органами здравоохранения в качестве свода принципов, применяемых при расследовании случаев заболевания COVID-19. Его не следует рассматривать как всестороннее руководство по расследованию вспышек заболеваний. Существуют подробные рекомендации по расследованию вспышек заболеваний, вызванных другими респираторными патогенами, включая MERS-CoV и грипп.
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The protection of children and educational facilities is particularly important. Precautions are necessary to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 in school settings; however, care must also be taken to avoid stigmatizing students and staff who may have been exposed to the virus. It is important... to remember that COVID-19 does not differentiate between borders, ethnicities, disability status, age or gender. Education settings should continue to be welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environments to all. Measures taken by schools can prevent the entry and spread of COVID-19 by students and staff who may have been exposed to the virus, while minimizing disruption and protecting students and staff from discrimination.
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The purpose of this document is to give correct evidence based information to general public on use of mask.
Qualitative assay for use on the cobas®6800/8800 Systems. For in vitro diagnostic use
SOP number: ICMR-NIV/2019-nCoV/Specimens_01
Prepared by: Dr. Y.K. Gurav Reviewed by: Dr. V. Potdar Approved by: Dr. P. Abraham
Date: 19/01/2020 Date: 20/01/2020 Date: 20/01/2020
Information on what is Coronavirus or COVID-19 and how it is spread, along with advice on what older people can do to reduce their risk of catching the virus, and what they should do if they need medical help or support
Contact tracing may help limit COVID-19 transmission when the first cases are identified within a country but can be very resource intensive.
It is likely not to be feasible when community transmission is occurring and cases outside known transmission chains increase greatly.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is concerned about inaccurate information being distributed through traditional and social media regarding prevention and treatment of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
19 March 2020
Technical documentation
The purpose of this document is to offer guidance to Member States on quarantine measures for individuals in the context of COVID-19. It is intended for those responsible for establishing local or national policy for quarantine of individuals, and adherence ...to infection prevention and control measures.
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Accessed: 02.05.2020
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
19 April 2020
To contain the spread of COVID-19 and to keep infections at a manageable level, many countries have instituted lockdowns and social distancing. In India, a nationwide 21-day lockdown was announced with effect from 25 March 2020. This lockdown is expected to avert a sudden and large in...crease in the number of infections in the short term. Additionally, interventions such as social distancing and isolation of infected individuals over several months could reduce peak infections. Interventions such as frequent handwashing, reduced mass gatherings, contact tracing, and quarantines could slow transmission and reduce overall infections.
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