By vgreene, 5 March, 2020 Clinicians are also strongly encouraged to test for other causes of respiratory illness (eg, influenza)
By vgreene, 5 March, 2020 Priorities for testing include: 1) Hospitalized pts w/ compatible s/sx in order to inform infxn control decisions; 2) Other symptomatic individuals w/ chronic conditions or immunocompromised state (eg, DM, heart dz, on immunosuppressive meds, chronic lung
By vgreene, 5 March, 2020 Note: Most pts w/ confirmed COVID-19 have developed fever (subjective or confirmed) and/or sx of acute respiratory illness (cough, dyspnea), but some pts may also present w/ other sx such as chills, repeated shaking w/ chills, myalgia, headache, sore thro
By vgreene, 5 March, 2020 Base decisions on which pts receive testing on local epidemiology of COVID-19, as well as clinical course of illness
By vgreene, 5 March, 2020 Use judgment to determine if pt has s/sx compatible w/ COVID-19 and whether pt should be tested
By vgreene, 4 March, 2020 Household members, intimate partners, and caregivers in nonhealthcare setting who have close contact w/ symptomatic, lab-confirmed COVID-19 or a PUI should monitor their health; call healthcare provider immediately if sx develop suggestive of COVID-19 (eg
By vgreene, 4 March, 2020 Place all disposable gloves, facemasks, other contaminated items in lined container before disposing of item w/ other household waste; clean hands immediately after handling these; soap and water are preferred if hands are visibly dirty
By vgreene, 4 March, 2020 Wash laundry thoroughly: Immediately remove and wash clothes or bedding that have blood, stool, or body fluids on them; wear disposable gloves while handling soiled items and keep soiled items away from your body; clean hands (w/ soap and water or alcohol