COVID-19: Guidance for Social or Community Care and Residential Settings | NLM

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COVID-19: Guidance for Social or Community Care and Residential Settings

02/25/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: United Kingdom Department of Health (DH). Published: 2/25/2020. This guidance will assist social, community, and residential care employers in providing advice to their staff on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); how to help prevent spread of all respiratory infections, including COVID-19; what to do if someone suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 has been in a health or social care setting; what advice to give to individuals who have traveled to specific areas; risk assessments for undertaking domiciliary visits or providing care in residential settings; and actions to take if staff come into contact with someone who is self-isolating or is a possible or confirmed case of COVID-19. (Text)