The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Department of Health have prepared information for health workers regarding the novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China.The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Department of Health have prepared information for health workers regarding the novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China.The College has received important information to distribute:
Below are links to:
Australia
A communique from the Chief Medical Officer
A fact sheet aimed at Primary and Community Health Workers
A fact sheet aimed at Emergency Departments
New Zealand
Interim Advice for Health Professionals: Novel Wuhan Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) (PDF, 248 KB)
Interim Advice for Primary Health Care: Novel Wuhan Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) (PDF, 208 KB)
Please note that as this is an evolving situation, these documents may be updated in the coming days and weeks. The College will continue to ensure members are receiving the most up-to-date advice.
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