Novel Coronavirus infection - Update for GPs on the emerging picture on the Novel Coronavirus infection

With regard to the emerging picture of novel Coronavirus infection, please find attached:

• Update for GPs on the emerging picture on the Novel Coronavirus infection – including practice checklist
• Communication from HSE Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry
• Communication from HPSC Interim Director, Dr John Cuddihy - Notifying cases of 2019-Novel Coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV)

The web links provided in this update include:

• Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)
• Advice for General Practitioners in relation to assessment and management of patients with suspected Novel Coronavirus infection
• Algorithm
• Posters
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Putting on and taking off Personal Protective Equipment correctly
• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) key facts on Coronavirus