Interim Recommendations for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points/Emergency Communication Centers (PSAP/ECCs) in the United States During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic: Updated July 15, 2020

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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.
• Subjects:
  Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 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
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:22330f33613861d332a920b4c38275788d0aceeb4a30a75654bc5064f2846307fb8b2b1067284142815076f80c6a029fecc65e9aff082282028b93a7af47b23b
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/90581/cdc_90581_DS1.pdf
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