Coronavirus (COVID-19)
National and International Guidance Documents
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Government of Canada
- Infection prevention and control for novel coronavirus (COVID-19): Interim guidance for acute healthcare settings
- Prévention et contrôle du nouveau coronavirus (COVID-19) : Lignes directrices provisoires pour les établissements de soins actifs
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Canada’s Response
- Symptoms and Treatment
- Outbreak Update
- Travel Advisory
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3D Printing and other Manufacturing of Personal Protective Equipment in Response to COVID-19 (Government of Canada)
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Information sheet - Travellers returning to Canada (includes contact information for public health authorities in each province and territory)
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Information sheet - Travellers returning from Hubei Province, China (includes contact information for public health authorities in each province and territory)
- Novel Coronavirus in China: Information sheet (PDF)
- Novel Coronavirus infection: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Statement by Foreign Affairs Minister on travel to Hubei Province in China
- Public Health Agency of Canada Memo
- Statement by Foreign Affairs Minister on travel to Hubei Province in China
- Statement by the Minister of Health on the First Presumptive Confirmed Travel-Related Case of New Coronavirus in Canada
CDC
- CDC - Coronavirus COVID-19
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Known or Patients Under Investigation for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in a Healthcare Setting
- CDC Situation Summary
- Interim Guidance for Public Health Personnel Evaluating Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) and Asymptomatic Close Contacts of Confirmed Cases at Their Home or Non-Home Residential Settings
- Interim Guidance for Collection and Submission of Postmortem Specimens from Deceased Persons Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID-19, February 2020
- Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation (PUI)
- Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of PPE
- Release of Stockpiled N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators Beyond the Manufacturer-Designated Shelf Life: Considerations for the COVID-19 Response
- Decontamination and Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators using Contingency and Crisis Capacity Strategies
- Healthcare Infection Control Guidance
- Clinical Care Guidance
- Home Care Guidance
- Guidance for EMS
- Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure Guidance
- Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Guidance
- Collection and Submission of Postmortem Specimens from Deceased Persons with Known or Suspected COVID-19, March 2020 (Interim Guidance)
WHO/OMS – Organisation mondiale de la santé
- WHO -Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak
- COVID-19 Global Cases (WHO)
- WHO Online Course: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) technical guidance: Infection prevention and control
- Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Video
- Situation Reports
- Outbreak News
- WHO Disease Outbreak News (Jan 21/20)
APIC
European Centre for Disease Control
- Algorithm for management of contacts of probable or confirmed COVID-19 cases
- Advice to healthcare workers: management of patients with COVID-19 infection
- Advice for travellers: outbreak of a novel coronavirus COVID-19
- Risk assessment: outbreak of acute respiratory syndrome associated with a novel coronavirus
Other Guidelines
- Canadian Nurses Association COVID-19 Resources
- Choosing Wisely COVID-19 Recommendations
- Briefing Note on Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak
- National Interim Guidelines for Funeral Directors on managing infection risks when handling deceased individuals with confirmed COVID-19 (Health Protection and Surveillance Centre)
Prevention & Management of Skin Damage Related to PPE (NSWOCC and CNA)
- Prevention & Management of Skin Damage Related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Best practice recommendation document
- Quick Reference Enabler
- Educational video
- Teaching powerpoint
