Preparing for Cases of COVID-19: Guidance for Pacific Island Countries and Areas in the WHO (World Health Organization) Western Pacific Region

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Preparing for Cases of COVID-19: Guidance for Pacific Island Countries and Areas in the WHO (World Health Organization) Western Pacific Region

02/14/2020 12:00 AM EST

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. (PDF)