Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected (WHO Technical Guidance)

Published on March 25, 2020

This is the first edition of guidance on infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies for use when infection with a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is suspected. WHO

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