Policy document
February 2nd 2020

Infection prevention and control for the care of patients with 2019-nCoV in healthcare settings

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
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ECDC is an EU agency aimed at strengthening Europe's defences against infectious diseases. The core functions cover a wide spectrum of activities: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations and health communication.
This document aims to provide guidance to EU/EEA healthcare facilities and healthcare providers on infection prevention and control measures during the management of suspected and confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV infection.

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Topics in this document

Medicine Medical specialties Public health Clinical medicine Infection control Epidemiology Medical humanities Infectious diseases Health Diseases and disorders Personal protective equipment Health care Infection Transmission (medicine) Health sciences Risk assessment Microbiology Medical diagnosis Risk Patient Medical statistics Health economics Biomedical waste

Related SDGs

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Target 3.3

End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases

Target 3.d

Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risk

Related COFOG Divisions

7: Health 7.3: Hospital Services 7.4: Public Health Services

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