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Interim operational considerations for public health management of healthcare workers exposed to or with suspected or confirmed COVID-19: non-U.S. healthcare settings

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    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
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    Updated Aug. 27, 2020

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working closely with international partners to respond to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. CDC provides technical assistance to help other countries increase their ability to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats, including COVID-19.

    This document is provided by CDC and is intended for use in non-US healthcare settings.

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    1. Background -- 2. Target Audience -- 3. Objectives -- 4. Definitions -- 5. Considerations when Managing HCWs Exposed to Individuals with COVID-19 6. Management Considerations of HCWs Infected with COVID-19 -- 7. Additional References – Figure: Flowchart for management of HCWs with exposure to a person with COVID-19 -- Appendix 1: Risk Assessment for Healthcare Workers Exposed to Persons with COVID-19 [separate from document] -- Appendix 2: Self-monitoring form for asymptomatic healthcare workers with low-risk exposure.
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