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Corporate Authors:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases. ;
Description:
Updated July 15, 2020 This guidance applies to all medical first responders, including fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials, who anticipate close contact with persons with suspected or confirmed Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the course of their work.
Content Notes:
Summary of Key Changes for the EMS Guidance -- Background -- Additional Key Resources -- 1. Recommended infection prevention and control (IPC) practices for routine healthcare delivery during the pandemic -- 2. Recommended IPC practices when caring for a patient with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection -- Additional Resources -- Appendix: Additional Information about Respirators and Facemasks.
Subject:
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Coronavirus Infections
Disease Outbreaks
Emergency Medical Services
Pandemics
Transportation Of Patients

Document Type:
Webpage ;
Genre:
Guidance ;
Place as Subject:
United States ;
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:e24d1096998bb66b89fb9767e17cf9b8f3fa585d07cbd97df863944fbb376d19
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