Preparing for Cases of COVID-19: Guidance for Pacific Island Countries and Areas in the WHO (World Health Organization) Western Pacific Region
Source: World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Western Pacific. Published: 2/14/2020.
This six-page document aims to provide Pacific authorities with guidance on priority areas and actions to prepare for potential cases of COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus). It lists priority actions aimed at active surveillance, managing severe cases, preventing onward transmission, alleviating strain on health facilities/services, effective public communication, and reducing overall social and economic impact.
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