Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)

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Philadelphia Department of Public Heath Alert - COVID-19 Update. February 28, 2020
Updated Interim Guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Summary Points:

• The outbreak of novel coronavirus is rapidly expanding worldwide and guidance for evaluating potential cases has been revised accordingly.

• Take a detailed travel history for patients with acute respiratory illness.

• Consider COVID-19 for patients with severe lower respiratory illness without an apparent cause and no exposure history.

• Report any suspected cases to PDPH immediately.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact the Philadelphia Department of Public Health at publichealthpreparedness@phila.gov.
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