Epidemiological alert: Human infection caused by novel coronavirus – 10 May 2013
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Member States are also urged to implement and follow infection control procedures to reduce or minimize the occurrence of infections in health care settings including those associated with novel coronavirus. Clinicians should be alert of the possibility of occurrence of novel coronavirus infection; for this reason information on clinical management should be accessible to them. The PAHO/WHO does not advise health screening at points of entry in relation to this event, nor that any travel or trade restrictions be applied. |
The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) recommends that Member States strengthen surveillance activities to detect any unusual health event, including those that might be associated with novel coronavirus.